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High-Performance Computing Workstation Supply

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Response Deadline08/06/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Institutes of Health NICHD, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a subcontractor to supply a high-performance microscopy workstation configured with premium specifications, specifically the HP Z8 G5 or an equivalent model, designed for advanced image processing and analysis. The workstation must be equipped with high-memory capacity and robust GPU capabilities to handle demanding computational tasks associated with microscopy data, ensuring optimal performance in research environments. Delivery and installation are to be completed at the designated place of performance in Bethesda, Maryland, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334111, indicating it is related to computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. Subcontractors must be prepared to meet technical requirements without specified set-aside provisions and ensure full compliance with the performance standards expected by the NIH NICHD for scientific research applications.

General Info

Supply high-performance HP Z8 G5 workstation for microscopy in Bethesda by August 6, 2026, meeting NIH NICHD technical standards.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health NichdView Agency

NAICS

334111 - Electronic Computer ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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08/06/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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Supply of a premium microscopy workstation (HPZ8G5 or equivalent) with high-memory and GPU capabilities for image processing and analysis.

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