RFI for High-Performance Workstation
ID: HNA-SPIDR-0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2291 AFLCMC HNAKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9a5f37669d0a4dcdbe269bcd15656449/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNAA), is seeking information on high-performance workstations to support the SPIDR (Scalable Portable Integrated Data Router) gateway manager and WINTAK map display software. The workstations must meet specific performance criteria, including a 10-core processor, 32 GB RAM, and advanced graphics capabilities, to effectively manage and simulate real-time geospatial data. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Air Force's data management and simulation capabilities, although the RFI does not guarantee any procurement. Interested vendors should submit their responses by April 25, 2025, adhering to the guidelines that all information must be unclassified unless marked proprietary. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Abigail Browchuk at abigail.browchuk@us.af.mil or James Faria at james.faria.3@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Abigail Browchuk
abigail.browchuk@us.af.mil
James Faria
james.faria.3@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Request for Information(SPIDR).docx
Mar 25, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNAA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking details on high-performance workstations to run the SPIDR gateway manager and WINTAK map display software. The workstations should meet minimum and preferred performance criteria, including hardware specifications such as a 10-core processor, 32 GB RAM, a capable graphics card, and specific network capabilities. Vendors must provide information on their workstation configurations, pricing, delivery times, warranty and support services, as well as pertinent company details and facility security clearances. The goal is to gather information for potential procurement, although the RFI does not guarantee any purchases. Responses are due by April 25, 2025, and must adhere to stated submission guidelines, emphasizing that all submitted information must be unclassified unless marked as proprietary. This initiative reflects the Air Force's intention to enhance its data management and simulation capabilities through advanced workstation technology.
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