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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 4, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

HPC System Administration and User Support

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The contract seeks to establish a subcontract for Level 2 system administration services on a high-performance computing cluster operated by the National Research Council of Canada. The primary responsibility involves the end-to-end management of research applications, including their installation, execution, and debugging, alongside continuous troubleshooting of technical issues to maintain system stability and performance. The role is critical in supporting scientists and researchers by ensuring seamless access to computational resources, optimizing cluster efficiency, and providing timely and effective user support to meet demanding research timelines and technical requirements. The work is to be performed in Ottawa, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on June 4, 2026. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it is classified within the computer systems design and related services sector. The Government of Canada, through the National Research Council, is the contracting entity, and while no set-aside provisions are specified, the opportunity is open for qualified subcontractors to bid on providing essential computational infrastructure support for national research initiatives.

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Provide Level 2 HPC system administration, user support, and optimization for research in Ottawa.

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This scope was carved out of 26-58016.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Provide Level 2 system administration for a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, including installation, execution, and debugging of research applications, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring optimal performance and user support for scientists and researchers.

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