High-Performance Computing System Supply

The contract involves the supply and delivery of a high-performance computing system designed to support AI and additive manufacturing research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce. The system is specified to include NVIDIA H200 NVL Tensor Core GPUs and 128 GB of RAM, ensuring advanced computational capabilities suitable for complex research applications. This procurement is handled as a subcontract with a total small business set-aside designation, promoting participation from small businesses under the guidelines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 19.5). The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026, emphasizing a tight timeline for submission. The associated NAICS code is 334112, which pertains to computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. Although particular details regarding the office location and point of contact were not provided, the contract is managed through the Department of Commerce’s framework, facilitating the acquisition process through federal guidelines and ensuring compliance with small business participation requirements.