Administration and Maintenance Services for TI-19 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Supercomputer System
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Army. Due Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 15 days left.
| Solicitation number | W912HZ27QWARH |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W2R2 Usa Engr R & D Ctr |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111) |
| Product or service code | 7B20 |
| Posted | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (15 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Description
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has a requirement for administration and maintenance services for the TI-19 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Supercomputer System. The ERDC intends to issue a contract to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (CAGE Code: 7ES51) on a sole source basis. It has been determined that Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is the only source with the capability to provide these administration and maintenance services because the company possesses the exclusive intellectual property rights for HPE Supercomputers that are not available from any other source.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency.
The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor’s ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
A determination by the government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Verbal communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
Contracting contact
- Jody Criss · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
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