Fred Streitz

Fred Streitz serves as Director of the HPC Innovation Center, where he leads strategic procurement initiatives centered on high-performance computing infrastructure, advanced data analytics platforms, and specialized computational research capabilities. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical systems that support scientific computing, simulation modeling, and large-scale data processing for government research initiatives. His procurement mission emphasizes technical innovation, interoperability, and long-term operational sustainability, ensuring that acquired solutions meet rigorous performance benchmarks for scientific and engineering applications. Streitz typically manages complex, performance-based contracts for custom-built HPC environments, cluster management software, and specialized cooling and power infrastructure. Streitz collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of technology integrators, systems engineers, and high-performance computing specialists. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in supercomputing architectures, parallel processing frameworks, and Linux-based HPC operating environments. He engages with both established systems integrators and niche technical firms capable of delivering turnkey HPC solutions, often requiring deep domain knowledge in computational science and infrastructure scalability. Streitz’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors with demonstrated technical excellence—regardless of size—are consistently selected based on solution quality and lifecycle support. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), which encompasses specialized installation, integration, and commissioning services for complex HPC systems. This includes the procurement of turnkey computing racks, cryogenic cooling systems, high-density power distribution, and network fabric deployment—all requiring highly skilled tradespeople with expertise in technical facility construction and scientific infrastructure. Streitz’s domain expertise lies at the intersection of computational science and physical infrastructure, ensuring that HPC systems are not only technologically advanced but also reliably deployed and maintained.