High-Performance Computing (HPC) Infrastructure Design & Integration

The contract calls for the end-to-end design, integration, and deployment of a high-performance computing infrastructure centered on AI supercomputing capabilities, encompassing compute nodes, high-speed interconnects, advanced cooling systems, and scalable power solutions, with potential use of modular data center architectures to facilitate rapid deployment and operational flexibility. The work is targeted at meeting the demanding computational requirements of scientific research and national laboratories under the Department of Energy’s purview, with performance critical to enabling next-generation AI and simulation workloads. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, reflecting its technical and engineering nature, and is managed by Argonne National Laboratory as a Department of Energy contractor. The place of performance is clearly designated as Lemont, Illinois, with a zip code of 60439, indicating the physical location where the infrastructure will be installed and commissioned. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by August 21, 2026, providing a six-week window for qualified vendors to respond with technical and operational details aligned with the lab’s strategic computing goals.