CanadaBuys #26-58016

System Administrator Level 2 Services for NRC High Performance Computing Clusters

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Chief Information Officer Branch, is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 to support its high performance computing (HPC) clusters. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB) - Scope of Work: - Provision of one System Administrator (Level 2) for HPC cluster administration - User support for installation, execution, and debugging of research applications and code - Troubleshooting and ensuring client satisfaction to enable research priorities - Contract Details: - Initial period of 440 days (approx. 24 months) - Option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods - Security Requirements: - Secret clearance required for personnel - Designated Organization Screening for the contractor - Procurement Process: - Competitive selective tendering - Open only to prequalified TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders (EN578170432) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with multiple international trade agreements - Evaluation based on technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is strictly a professional services procurement.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a System Administrator to manage high performance computing (HPC) clusters and support users with installation, execution, and debugging of research applications and code on HPC clusters. The work involves troubleshooting and ensuring client satisfaction to allow scientists to focus on research priorities. The contract duration is estimated at 24 months starting from July 11, 2026. This procurement is conducted through a competitive selective tendering process and is open only to prequalified Supply Arrangement Holders under TBIPS Supply Arrangement # EN578170432.

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