SAM #NIST-NOI-26-6702434

Sole Source Procurement: Exxact Corporation GPU Workstation for NIST Research

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) has announced its intent to issue a sole source purchase order for a high-performance GPU data processing server. - Agency: NIST, Department of Commerce - Sole source vendor: Exxact Corporation - Product: GPU Workstation - AMD Threadripper PRO 9975WX (32 Cores) CPU - 512GB ECC DDR5 memory - Four NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (96GB) GPUs - 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (OS storage) - Two 15.36TB Enterprise NVMe SSDs (RAID 0, data storage) - Dual 10GbE networking with dedicated IPMI - Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop OS - Equipment must be new (not used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, or custom) - Requirement is for compatibility with existing Exxact GPU workstations in NIST's Wireless Networks Division - Delivery required within 30 days after order - NAICS code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source determination, but highlights demand for high-end GPU workstations in federal research environments

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Exxact Corporation GPU Data Processing Server

Announcement Type: Special Notice Announcement Number: NIST-NOI-26-6702434 Subject: Exxact Corporation GPU Data Processing Server NAICS: 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing PSC: 7B22 – Servers and Converged Appliances

Introduction This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested. Purpose The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with Exxact Corporation (UEI: ZGM8ELSJ65M3) located at 46221 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538-6407. The purchase order will be for a GPU data processing server. These products are exempt from the Buy American Act requirements of FAR RFO Part 25 as they constitute commercial information technology. Delivery will be required within 30 days after contractor receipt of order. Authority This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR RFO Part 12.102(a) and 41 USC 1901, allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees. Description The Contractor shall provide NIST with one Exxact Corporation GPU Workstation as follows.

Item: Exxact Corporation GPU Workstation

Quantity:1 EACH

Specifications:

1.1 CPU: AMD Threadripper PRO 9975WX (32 Cores)

1.2 Memory: 512GB ECC DDR5

1.3 GPU: 4 × NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (96GB)

1.4 OS Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD

1.5 Data Storage: 2 × 15.36TB Enterprise NVMe SSD (RAID 0)

1.6 Networking: Dual 10GbE + Dedicated IPMI

1.7 Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop

All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered.   

Sole Source Determination The sole source determination is based on the following:  

The NIST Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) Wireless Networks Division uses two Exxact Corporation GPU workstations to operate a research environment. The environment now must be scaled to a larger size to accommodate research activities. To maintain system reliability and compatibility of data between systems, NIST CTL now requires a third Exxact Corporation GPU. Exaact Corporation is the only manufacturer capable of providing the required GPU server configuration which includes the AMD Threadripper PRO 9975WX processor and multiple NVIDIA L40S GPUs that match existing equipment and meet the technical requirements of the ongoing research project. Therefore, Exxact Corporation-brand products are the only acceptable solution for NIST's requirements.

Exxact Corporation authorizes resellers so a competition limited to the brand name only requirement was pursued; however the results of a competitive quote evaluation in August 2026 determined that the products cannot be purchased from small business resellers at a fair and reasonable price. Quoted pricing was similar from competitive quoters and was significantly higher than purchase direct from Exxact Corporation. The competitive small business price quotes were determined to not be fair and reasonable. Therefore, a sole source to Exxact Corporation is the only appropriate sourcing strategy to procure the required products at a fair and reasonable price.  

Information for Interested Parties Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing by or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Lauren Roller, Contract Specialist, at Lauren.Roller@nist.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted via email to Lauren.Roller@nist.gov so that they are received no later than September 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

Each response should include the following Business Information:

Contractor Name, Address, Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email address Contractor DUNS Contractor Business Classification (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, hubZone, veteran owned, etc.) as validated in System for Award Management (SAM). All offerors must have an active registration in www.SAM.gov. Capability Statement

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