Opportunity
SAM #892431-26-RFI-0002
DOE RFI for Innovative Public-Private Computing Partnerships
Buyer
Oak Ridge Office
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
892431-26-RFI-0002
NAICS
541715, 541512
This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Energy (DOE) SC Oak Ridge Office seeking input on innovative public-private computing partnerships. - The RFI references recent partnerships: - NVIDIA and Oracle with Argonne National Laboratory for AI supercomputers Equinox and Solstice - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) with Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the AI supercomputer Lux - DOE is not soliciting specific products or services at this stage - The RFI seeks: - Innovative ideas for computing partnerships that advance national interests, economic security, and national security - Suggestions for criteria to evaluate such partnerships - No specific quantities, part numbers, or product/service requirements are listed - OEMs mentioned: NVIDIA, Oracle, AMD, HPE - This is an information-gathering phase, not a procurement or award
Description
DOE seeks input from respondents with innovative ideas for public-private computing partnerships that can advance our national interests, economic security, and national security. Respondents may also suggest criteria for evaluating proposed partnerships. Together, we can build the future of computing and ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific and technological discovery.