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Scientific Computing Hardware Supply

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

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The contract is for the supply of a high-performance computing workstation configured with an NVIDIA RTX PRO4500 32GB DP graphics card, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and a 20TB RAID10 storage array, specifically designed for demanding image processing tasks in a scientific environment. The equipment is intended to support advanced computational workflows at the National Institutes of Health NICHD in Bethesda, Maryland, where rapid data handling and rendering capabilities are critical. The workstation must meet stringent performance thresholds to ensure seamless operation with high-resolution imaging software and large dataset analysis. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 334118, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM, and was posted on July 27, 2026. It is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services through the NIH NICHD office, and delivery is required at the specified location in Bethesda. The scope emphasizes reliable, enterprise-grade components tailored for continuous科研 use, with no mention of set-asides or special procurement categories. All delivered hardware must be fully operational, factory-certified, and ready for immediate deployment without requiring additional configuration beyond standard system installation.

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High-performance workstation with RTX PRO4500, 64GB RAM, 20TB RAID10 for NIH NICHD in Bethesda, delivery by August 6, 2026

Agency

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

NAICS

334118 - Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment 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 high-performance computing workstation with NVIDIA RTX PRO4500 32GB DP graphics cards, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and 20TB RAID10 storage for image processing.

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