SAM #N0017326RFIKN01

Naval Research Laboratory Seeks High-Performance GPU/CPU Servers and Control Workstation with Integration and Support

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, is seeking sources for the supply and integration of high-performance GPU/CPU server systems and a control workstation for its Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR), Code 1700 - Products and Quantities Requested: - 4x 5U GPU/CPU server systems (CSE-528G-R000NDP chassis, H14DSG-O-CPU motherboard) - 8x Turin 9335 DP/UP processors (32 cores, 64 threads, DDR5 support) - 96x 96GB DDR5-6400 RDIMM server memory modules - 4x 960GB NVMe PCIe SSDs (7450 PRO series) - 8x 7.68TB NVMe PCIe SSDs (9550 PRO series) - 8x RTX PRO 6000 Server Edition GPU accelerators (~96GB GDDR7) - 4x Server management software licenses - 8x Omniverse Enterprise subscriptions (per GPU, 1-3 year term) - 4x Switched rack PDUs (APDU11450SM) - 4x Power distribution modules (PDM3540IEC309-800) - 24x Server power cable bundles, 48x AC power cord latch clamp sets, 4x USB KVM cable sets - 1x 19-inch LED KVM switch system, 3x modular airflow management panels, 1x 48U server rack cabinet - 1x 1U control workstation (CSE-815BTS-R000WNP chassis, X14SBW-F motherboard) - 1x GNR-SP 6507P CPU (8 cores, 3.5 GHz) - 2x 1.9TB NVMe PCIe SSDs - 1x PCIe network adapter (2x 10GbE RJ45) - 2x AC power cable sets, 2x tool-less drive tray sets, 2x MCIO cables, 1x CPU socket carrier, 1x counter-rotating fan - Additional hardware: rack integration cable sets, modular airflow panels, power and KVM accessories - Services Requested: - Server and workstation assembly, on-site integration, rack deployment, and cable installation - On-site next-business-day support and warranty (1-3 years) for all systems - Non-volatile technology support (storage/memory) - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (or newer) OS installation and configuration - Documentation, training, and secure network integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All systems must support high-performance AI, compute, and rendering workloads - Omniverse Enterprise subscriptions for collaborative 3D/AI workflows - TAA compliance for workstation hardware - Next-business-day on-site support and full replacement warranty - Secure network connectivity, remote management, and firewall/VLAN configuration - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated, but part numbers and technical specs are provided for reference.

Description

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirement described in the attached draft Specifications for High-Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation. The intent of this RFI/ Sources Sought is to:

Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of performing the work further described in the attached draft Specifications exist; and Determine if the contractor can meet the required specifications.

NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:

Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC) Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code Capabilities Statement relevant to the attached Specifications Any questions/suggestions related to the Specifications Whether the proposed item would be considered a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101 If the manufacturer of the component, please confirm if Authorized Resellers are available.

Responses should be no more than 15 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil; or jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN/RFI, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.

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