Request for Information (RFI) for a Deployable High Performance Computer (HPC)
ID: N00019-24-NORFP-WPM266-0330Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/1536ba17cdf24a8ea5e8d68c0afdbbfd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Deployable High Performance Computer (HPC) intended for use with the United States Marine Corps MQ-9A Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The objective is to identify potential solutions that are ruggedized, require minimal logistics and training, and can meet stringent security requirements for operation at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level. This HPC is critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of tactical unmanned aerial systems, and interested parties are invited to submit detailed white papers demonstrating their solutions within 60 days of the RFI release. For further inquiries, respondents can contact Kristina Johnson or Breanne Jilcott via their provided email addresses.

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    Kristina Johnson
    kristina.m.johnson79.civ@us.navy.mil
    Breanne Jilcott
    breanne.n.jilcott.civ@us.navy.mil
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