Digital Storm Work Stations
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for Digital Storm Work Stations. This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed NAICS code is 334111 (Computer Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard. The government is interested in responses from all small business categories, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned concerns. Responses are due by Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1700 MT.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks to gauge industry's ability and capability to provide DIGITAL STORM WORK STATIONS as detailed in the attached Equipment List. Specifically, the requirement includes a 'Digital Storm Aventum Pro' workstation (Configuration 5220893) with extensive specifications. Key components include an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX processor, 768GB DDR5 memory, dual NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 graphics cards, a 1600W power supply, dual 8TB SSDs, and a custom H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System for 2x Graphics Cards + CPU. The workstations are for delivery to Hill AFB, UT, within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Computer Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business Set-Aside (all categories)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 1700 MT
- Published: April 14, 2026
Requested Information
Interested parties must provide:
- Company Name and CAGE code.
- Point of Contact (POC) with email and phone number.
- Experience providing Digital Storm Work Stations.
- Suggested revisions to the draft PWS (if any).
- Relationship to the OEM, Digital Storm (e.g., authorized reseller status).
- Familiarity with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for payment.
- Small business status based on NAICS code 334111.
- Registration status on System for Award Management (SAM).
- Ability to provide the specified "Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System (2x Graphics Cards + CPU)." Responses should also include a description of similar services offered to government and commercial customers over the past three years. Teaming agreements must delineate work between prime and partners.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government is not obligated to pay for response preparation. Responses must clearly address the requested information; generic expressions of interest may not be considered. Submissions should be sent via email to jennifer.evans.19@us.af.mil AND audrey.armstrong.4@us.af.mil.