Opportunity
SAM #N0018926HPE
On-Site HPE High-Performance Compute System Administration Support for NAVOCEANO
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
N0018926HPE
NAICS
541512, 541519
The Department of the Navy, through the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), is seeking qualified sources to provide on-site system administration support for the Naval Oceanographic Office's (NAVOCEANO) high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk) - Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) - OEM Highlight: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the specified OEM for the HPC infrastructure - Requested Services: - On-site system administration and operational support for HPE HPC clusters - Support includes hardware/software management, user support, cybersecurity compliance (DISA STIGs), and knowledge transfer/training for NAVOCEANO staff - Infrastructure includes GPU-accelerated compute nodes, HPE Slingshot interconnect, Lustre parallel file system, and support for AI/ML workloads - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All support must be performed on-site at NAVOCEANO, Stennis Space Center - Emphasis on cybersecurity compliance and transition of system ownership to government staff - Services are required during standard business hours, Monday through Friday - No specific part numbers or product quantities are listed, as this is a service-focused requirement - The anticipated period of performance is 12 months after contract award
Description
The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive one contract to provide on-site system administration support services in support of NAVOCEANO’s high performance computing infrastructure in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The anticipated Period of Performance for an eventual contract, if awarded, is twelve (12) months after the date of award.
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