High-performance GPU with optional Gift in Kind

The Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo is seeking proposals for high-performance CUDA-capable GPUs to support advanced research initiatives. This solicitation, identified as 2027-RFPA-00503 SG, was posted on June 1, 2026, with a strict response deadline of June 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted through the Merx platform, where access to bidding documents may incur fees as outlined on their pricing page. While the RFP itself is freely available on the Bonfire Portal, all formal submissions require compliance with Merx’s procedures. The opportunity allows for optional Gift in Kind contributions, and the contract falls under NAICS code 334111, indicating a focus on computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The University of Waterloo, acting as the contracting entity, is the primary point of contact, with general inquiries directed to [email hidden] or [phone hidden]. Although the agency is listed as the Government of Canada in the metadata, the procurement is managed independently by the University for its own academic and research use.