High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services - Restricted (HITS-R) 3
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services - Restricted (HITS-R) 3. This market survey is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal. The government intends to issue a solicitation in Fiscal Year 2026.
Scope of Work
The future contract will support the DoD Science and Technology, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation communities, which access the DoD HPCMP Supercomputer systems. These systems support the Defense Research and Engineering Network/Secure Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN/SDREN). The HPCMP's mission is to accelerate technology development and transition to superior defense capabilities by providing resources for high performance computing, networking, and computational expertise. This includes operating five DoD Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs) with associated LANs/WANs and developing HPC software applications and support environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (planning for an Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC))
- Duration: The planned IDIQ will have a five-year ordering period.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business set-aside.
- NAICS: 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) with a $37.0 million size standard.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026
- Published: January 13, 2026
- Solicitation Planned: Fiscal Year 2026
Evaluation
Responses to this Sources Sought will be used to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements. The future solicitation is planned to use a best-value trade-off method.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Participants will not be reimbursed for any expenses. Interested contractors should provide a capabilities statement describing corporate knowledge and relevant experience within the last five years. Do not submit pricing information.