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High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cloud Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for High-Performance Computing Cloud Services supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the U.S. Department of Defense. The provider will supply scalable compute power, GPU-accelerated virtual machines, and cloud storage management via platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP to facilitate AI benchmarks and influence tests for prime contractors on Department of War SBIR projects. Key deliverables include specific compute hours, storage capacity, and guaranteed infrastructure uptime, with a mandatory requirement for FedRAMP certification. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 518210, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 21, 2026.

General Info

FedRAMP cloud services for DARPA AI benchmarks, small business set-aside, due October 21, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

NAICS

518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26BZ06-DV026.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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Response Deadline

10/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Supplies scalable compute power to run AI benchmarks and influence tests for prime contractors on Department of War SBIR projects. Provides GPU-accelerated virtual machines and manages cloud storage for large AI models and datasets via platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Requires FedRAMP certification. Delivers compute hours, storage capacity, and infrastructure uptime.

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