NVIDIA DGX H200 Systems
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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 / AFRL RIKO is justifying a sole-source, firm-fixed-price acquisition for two (2) NVIDIA DGX H200 Systems. These systems are critical for the continued development of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) applications supporting vital Air Force kill-chain functions and analyst workflows. The procurement is being conducted through Sterling Computers via the NASA SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
Scope of Work
This acquisition includes:
- Two (2) NVIDIA DGX H200 Servers (8X 141GB Full).
- Business Standard Support.
- Applicable UII/UID labeling.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Procurement Vehicle: NASA SEWP V GWAC via Sterling Computers.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but subject to fair and reasonable pricing determination by the Contracting Officer.
- Published Date: June 5, 2026.
Rationale for Exception to Fair Opportunity
This acquisition is justified under FAR 16.507-6(b)(2), which permits sole-source awards when only one awardee is capable of providing unique or highly specialized supplies or services. The NVIDIA DGX H200 servers are deemed unique and specialized due to their critical role in the RAPID Program and RFEA's Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives. These specific units were previously used by AFRL/RF under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) for research and development. Procuring these existing, on-site units avoids an estimated 6 to 8 months of mission delays, reduces costs associated with new equipment installation and integration, and prevents duplication of costs and effort. The NVIDIA DGX H200 platform offers a critical performance threshold (32 petaFLOPS, 1,128GB memory) and ensures seamless interoperability with existing NVIDIA-Certified Systems and proprietary software.
Additional Notes
This is a sole-source procurement and not a solicitation requiring proposals. The Contracting Officer will determine offered pricing to be fair and reasonable through market research and published catalog pricing. The agency will continue to monitor the market for future opportunities to increase competition.