ContractSources Sought

High-Performance Compute System Administration Support

DEPT OF DEFENSE N0018926HPE
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026
15 days left
Days Remaining
15
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Navy’s Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking qualified sources for a non-personnel services requirement to support NAVOCEANO’s high-performance computing environment. The work centers on on-site HPE HPC system administration support for a new HPC cluster at the Naval Oceanographic Office, including hardware and software management, image-based OS deployment, user and resource administration, system monitoring, network and storage support, and cybersecurity compliance. The effort is for the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, under a firm fixed-price contract concept, with a twelve-month period of performance and an emphasis on system hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and knowledge transfer to NAVOCEANO staff. Interested parties are asked to submit company information, CAGE code, business size, a capability statement with relevant past performance from the last five years, and any questions or concerns by May 14, 2026 at 1100 EDT to the listed Navy contacts.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541519
Other Computer Related Services
PSC Code
DB01
IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC) SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Attachment I - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf
PDF258 KBApr 21, 2026
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) High-Performance Compute (HPC) system administration support at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) for one year. The contractor will provide specialized services for system administration, operational support, and cybersecurity compliance for a new HPE HPC cluster used for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. Key tasks include hardware and software management, image-based OS deployment, user and resource management, system monitoring, network and storage management, and cybersecurity measures such as system hardening, vulnerability management, and incident response. The contractor must also provide knowledge transfer and training to NAVOCEANO staff, with the goal of enabling independent system management after the contract period.
1.20 Sources Sought Notice.pdf
PDF116 KBApr 21, 2026
AI Summary
This Sources Sought Notice from the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) seeks information from qualified sources for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract under NAICS Code 541519. The contract is for on-site Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) High-Performance Compute (HPC) system administration support services for the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) at the John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but for planning purposes to identify potential contractors capable of providing services for a twelve-month period. Interested parties must submit company information, CAGE Code, business size, a capability statement with relevant past performance within the last five years, and any questions or concerns by May 14, 2026, 1100 EDT, to Ms. Rachel Appleby and Ms. Stephanie Lent.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 21, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 14, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 29, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

Mississippi, UNITED STATES

Official Sources