Thinkmate workstation
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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for a Brand Name Thinkmate VSX R5 760RTP7 Workstation for the NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC). This requirement supports computational analyses for rocket technology development, specifically fluid dynamics simulations. Quotes are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is one (1) Thinkmate VSX R5 760RTP7 "Virtually Silent Workstation". Key specifications include:
- Processor: 96-Core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.
- Memory: 2 x 64GB PC5-41600 5600MHz DDR5 ECC RDIMM.
- Storage: 1.0TB Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 NVMe, 512GB Micron 3500 PCIe 4.0 NVMe, and 4 x 10TB SATA 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDDs.
- Video Card: NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (16GB GDDR6 ECC).
- Network: Marvell 10-Gigabit Ethernet (on motherboard) and Intel 10-Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2.
- Power Protection: APC Smart-UPS 2200VA LCD 120V.
- Warranty: Three Year Warranty with Advanced Parts Replacement and Onsite Service. The workstation is configured for high-performance computing with an emphasis on silent operation and compatibility with existing infrastructure. The operating system is not included.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Brand Name Requirement)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a Brand Name requirement. A Brand Name Justification document recommends negotiating solely with Thinkmate, but the solicitation is open for quotes.
- Place of Performance: NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC), Mississippi 39529.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Quote Due: June 15, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Vendors interested in submitting a quote must include:
- CAGE/UEI CODE
- FOB DESTINATION
- LEADTIME FOR DELIVERY
- POC NAME & EMAIL Quotes should reference the RFQ Notice ID Number in the email subject line. Payment will not be made via credit card.
Additional Notes
A Brand Name Justification document outlines the rationale for requiring a Thinkmate workstation, citing specific technical needs for high-end CPUs, sound dampening, and compatibility for rocket technology development.