Request for Information - USACE-HPCMP HITS-UIII
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 hosting a hybrid Industry Day and Facility Site Visit for the upcoming High Performance Modernization Computing Program – Unrestricted (HITS-UIII) requirement. This presolicitation event aims to provide industry partners with a better understanding of the Government's objectives and facilitate market research for this unrestricted, full and open competition. The Industry Day is scheduled for June 24, 2026, with a site visit on June 25, 2026. Registration is mandatory and due by June 10, 2026.
Opportunity Details
HITS-UIII is a continuation of contracted support for the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Supercomputer systems, which support the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN/SDREN). The program's mission is to accelerate technology development and provide resources for demanding warfighter problems through high-performance computing, networking, and computational expertise. This procurement will support four (4) DoD Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs).
Contract Vehicle
The HITS-UIII procurement is planned as an Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Hybrid Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) with cost reimbursement elements for Other Direct Costs. It will have a five-year ordering period and be solicited as unrestricted full and open competition. The NAICS code is 541512 (Computer System Design Services).
Key Requirements for Award
Offerors must be registered in SAM. The prime contractor will require a Top Secret – Facility Clearance, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (C3PAO), and Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Technical documents marked Distribution D will require these certifications for release. Those without credentials may view documents at a government location.
Industry Day & Site Visit
- Program Presentations: June 24, 2026, 0900 ET (Hybrid: In-person at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and Virtual).
- Facility Site Visit: June 25, 2026, Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (In-person only, requires Secret clearance).
- Registration Deadline: 1700 ET, June 10, 2026.
- Attendance Limit: Maximum two (2) representatives per organization (combined in-person/virtual).
- Registration POCs: Jennifer I. Wilmoth (jennifer.i.wilmoth@usace.army.mil) and Melissa K. Lynn (melissa.k.lynn@usace.army.mil).
Scope of Work (Anticipated)
The comprehensive scope includes 24/7 operations support for DSRCs (AFRL, ARL, ERDC, Navy) and Cross-Centers/Enterprise components. This involves system integration, administration (system, network, database, storage), cybersecurity/information assurance, facilities support, maintenance management, delivery of unclassified, classified, and specialized HPC capabilities, and user assistance (Help Desk, application support). Performance locations include Vicksburg, MS; Stennis Space Center, MS; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Maui, HI; and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Questions & PWS
A draft SATOC level Performance Work Statement (PWS) is forthcoming. Once posted, industry questions regarding the PWS and requirement can be submitted via ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key JRCGOU-P25DE3 by June 15, 2026.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with attendance or participation.