Notice ID: 4f480e30a13b4f2bacb11c0bf3ec6ca5Sources Sought
High Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation
Archived on June 20, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirement described in the attached draft Specifications for High-Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation. The intent of this RFI/ Sources Sought is to:
- Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of performing the work further described in the attached draft Specifications exist; and
- Determine if the contractor can meet the required specifications.
NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
- Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC)
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
- Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code
- Capabilities Statement relevant to the attached Specifications
- Any questions/suggestions related to the Specifications
- Whether the proposed item would be considered a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101
- If the manufacturer of the component, please confirm if Authorized Resellers are available.
Responses should be no more than 15 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil; or jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN/RFI, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Navy
Office:ONR.ONR NRL.NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Posted:May 28, 2026
NAICS:334111: Electronic Computer Manufacturing
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:7B20: IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:District of Columbia, 20375
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
KEVIN NGUYEN
Secondary Contact
Jamie Dixon
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
N0017326RFIKN01- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
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High Performance GPU/CPU Server Systems and Control Workstation
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
N0017326RFIKN01
Archive Date
Jun 20, 2026
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328