Notice of Intent Sole Source: Developing an Innovation Methodology for Measuring the Value & Scientific Return on Investment (ROI) of Leadership Computing
ID: 89233124RNA000255Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIVALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87185, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8edfbd5e17d04481a195982d552ba2fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Hyperion Research Holdings, LLC for the development of an innovative methodology to measure the value and scientific return on investment (ROI) of leadership computing. The objective of this contract is to produce a comprehensive report that outlines a framework for assessing the broad value of investments in leadership computing, focusing on five key categories: advancing science, advancing engineering, economic growth, saving lives, and national security. This initiative is crucial for demonstrating the impact of large-scale advanced computing on scientific research and national interests. The anticipated contract, which will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type with an 18-month base period, is expected to be awarded around September 30, 2024. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Danielle Tapp at danielle.tapp@nnsa.doe.gov or Contracting Officer Kwanita Brown at kwanita.brown@nnsa.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle Tapp
    danielle.tapp@nnsa.doe.gov
    Kwanita Brown
    kwanita.brown@nnsa.doe.gov
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