Request for Information - USACE-HPCMP HITS-UIII
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 (USACE) - High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for HITS-UIII, seeking capabilities statements for comprehensive High Performance Computing (HPC) Integrated Technical Services. This market research aims to refine the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and identify acquisition solutions for supporting DoD HPCMP Supercomputer systems. Responses are due by April 22, 2025, at 1400 CT.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks information on supporting the DoD HPCMP Centers component, which includes operating four DoD Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs): Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and Navy DSRC, along with Cross-Centers/Enterprise components. The scope encompasses:
- Operating DSRCs: Providing essential 24/7 operations support, including system integration, administration (system, network, database), cybersecurity, facilities support, and maintenance management.
- Delivering HPC Capabilities: Supporting the installation, integration, and operation of unclassified, classified, and specialized HPC systems and their related infrastructure.
- Assisting HPC Users: Offering enterprise-level HPC Help Desk support (5 days/week, 12 hours/day), DSRC liaisons, higher-level user support, HPC application management, and user authentication services.
- Cross-Centers/Enterprise Support: Managing contract performance, technology assessments, enterprise cybersecurity coordination, outreach, software development, and procurement support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Considering a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), potentially Cost Plus Fixed Fee or a hybrid with FFP and Cost CLINs.
- Anticipated Duration: The overall base contract is expected to have a five (5) year ordering period.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 22, 2025, 1400 CT.
Submission & Questions
- Submission Format: Responses are limited to 25 pages (excluding Cover Page, Table of Contents, and Glossary), using Arial 12-point font with 1" margins, in MS Word or searchable PDF format.
- Submission Method: Electronically to melissa.k.lynn@usace.army.mil, referencing "Company Name & HITS-U III RFI" in the subject line.
- Questions: Submit via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key GDKC6R-RCYVY6, no later than one calendar day prior to the response due date (April 21, 2025). Phone calls will not be accepted.
Special Requirements
- Personnel Security: All contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens. A Top Secret facility clearance is required for the contractor company, with individual personnel clearances up to TOP SECRET depending on the task. Cybersecurity risk management-related positions require DoD Approved 8570/8140 baseline certifications.
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with all applicable DoD, National, and HPCMP security requirements, including cyber, physical, and personnel security, following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation. The information provided is subject to change prior to any final RFP. A potential Industry Day may be held, with notification via a modification to this notice.