Computer for Modeling, Simulation, and Artificial Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The procurement is for a Computer System, Hardware Validation Report, and Product Training and Material.

• Computer System

• Hardware Validation Report

• Product Training and Material

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Delivery: FOB Destination within thirty (30) days or less after receipt of order (ARO).

• Questions due: May 19, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET. Responses will be provided in writing via amendment.

• Quotes due: May 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET, submitted via email to Jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov.

• Evaluation criteria and instructions are detailed in Attachment B.

• This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing (small business size standard: 1,250 employees).

• Offerors must be "active" registrants in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of solicitation close.

• Refer to Attachment A for the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Refer to Attachment B for Clauses, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Criteria.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure a computer system to support extensive data science needs for additive manufacturing (AM), including advanced analytics, AM digital twins, microstructure modeling, process simulation, and artificial intelligence applications.

• Procure a computer system capable of supporting advanced analytics and AI.

• The system will be used to develop, test, and deploy:

  • Advanced analytics (AM digital twins, microstructure modeling, process simulation).
  • Artificial intelligence (agentic AI for AM, multi-modal foundation model development, AM tensor frameworks).

• The system must support GPUs for tailoring AI application deployment.

• NVIDIA H200 NVL Tensor Core GPU (141GB HBM3e PCIe Gen 5.0) or NVIDIA B300 GPU.

• Motherboard capable of supporting at least two GPUs.

• Power supply supporting 120V and 240V configurations for at least two GPUs.

• Computing load equivalent to or exceeding a 64-Core 3.20 GHz AMD Threadripper Pro 7985WX.

• Support for at least six display monitors using GPU capacity equivalent to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 32GB.

• Minimum of 128 GB RAM.

• Windows 11 Pro or later operating system.

• Minimum 7.68 TB PCI-E 4.0 NVMe SSD for primary storage.

• Stand-alone tower configuration.

• Support for 100 GbE networking.

• Computer System (1 unit)

• Hardware Validation Report (1 report)

• Product Training and Material (for up to 5 people)

• Delivery within thirty (30) days or less after receipt of order (ARO).

• Hardware Validation and Burn-in Testing: Minimum 48-hour continuous stress test prior to delivery.

• Training: Completed virtually within 30 calendar days after notification of installation.

• F.O.B Destination.

• Delivery to National Institute of Standards and Technology, Shipping and Receiving, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

• POC: Paul Witherell.

• Awardee must confirm with Designated Government Official and Contracting Officer prior to any shipment.

• Minimum 3 years labor and 1 year part replacement.

• Includes full one-year part warranty for all components.

• Includes full one-year software warranty for delivered functionality.

• Includes full three-year labor warranty for hardware or software deficiencies.

• Net 30-day payment terms.

• 100% payment after acceptance of the fully installed system and successful completion of testing requirements and demonstrations.

• Partial shipments and invoices are not accepted unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment B - Clauses, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Criteria," provides essential guidance for potential bidders responding to a solicitation. It details the instructions for submitting quotations, including specific requirements for content, format, and submission methods. It also outlines the evaluation criteria the government will use to assess offers and make an award decision.

• FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors: This section details the submission process, emphasizing electronic submission via email and the requirement for two distinct volumes within the quotation. It also states the government's intent to award without discussions but reserves the right to engage in discussions if necessary.
• Inquiries: Offerors must submit all questions in writing to Jennifer Lohmeier at Jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov by May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Responses will be provided in writing and incorporated into a solicitation amendment.
• Submission Requirements: Quotations must be submitted electronically by May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The quotation must include documentation demonstrating technical capability, a commercial price list (or equivalent), a statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions, a payment schedule, and the Unique Entity ID (UEI).
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Technical capability will be evaluated based on documentation demonstrating conformity to requirements. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
• Applicable Provisions and Clauses: The document lists numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference or provided in full text. These cover various aspects, including small business representations, prohibitions, payment terms, and protest procedures.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it dictates how to prepare and submit their proposals, what information must be included, and how their offers will be evaluated. Adhering to these instructions is essential for a quotation to be considered acceptable and to have a chance at award. It also provides key dates for questions and submissions, and outlines the basis for award.