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High Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation
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The Naval Research Laboratory is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the capability to supply High-Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and a 1U Control Workstation, as detailed in attached draft specifications. This request is a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information, not a solicitation, and is strictly for planning purposes to assess market interest and contractor capability. Respondents must provide company details including name, point of contact, business size, socioeconomic classification, Unique Entity ID, and Cage Code, along with a capabilities statement demonstrating alignment with the technical requirements. They must also indicate whether the proposed solution qualifies as a commercial item under FAR 2.101 and, if they are the manufacturer, confirm the availability of authorized resellers. The systems required include fully assembled, configured, and tested server platforms featuring server-grade processors, 96 GB DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM memory modules, NVMe PCIe SSD storage in both M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors, switched PDUs, power distribution modules, USB KVM cable sets, and supporting infrastructure. The 1U control workstation must be built using a specified chassis and motherboard, and all components must adhere to manufacturer guidelines, TAA compliance, and safety standards. On-site integration, rack deployment, mounting, and cabling are mandatory, with Canonical Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS or newer installed and verified. The contractor must provide one to three years of comprehensive warranty and maintenance coverage, including next-business-day on-site response and one-year Customer Ready Service support. All systems must be fully operational upon delivery, and final acceptance will occur only after successful installation, testing, and resolution of any deficiencies. Responses are limited to 15 pages and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting specialists by the June 5, 2026 deadline. No payment will be provided for submitted information, and no contract award or solicitation is guaranteed as a result of this notice. The place of performance is designated as Washington, D.C., with a ZIP code of 20375.
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DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirement described in the attached draft Specifications for High-Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation. The intent of this RFI/ Sources Sought is to:
- Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of performing the work further described in the attached draft Specifications exist; and
- Determine if the contractor can meet the required specifications.
NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
- Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC)
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
- Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code
- Capabilities Statement relevant to the attached Specifications
- Any questions/suggestions related to the Specifications
- Whether the proposed item would be considered a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101
- If the manufacturer of the component, please confirm if Authorized Resellers are available.
Responses should be no more than 15 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil; or jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN/RFI, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.
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