Penguin Computing, Inc. was awarded a $33.06 million firm fixed-price delivery order by the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), a component of the Department of Defense, for Base System Milestone 4 under a technology insertion indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDV) contract. The delivery order, issued on April 23, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of August 13, 2028, supports high-performance computing initiatives and encompasses the provision of specialized computing hardware, engineering services, and technical support. An administrative modification removed the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Buy American and Balance of Payments Program clause after equipment and services were classified as commercial items. The work will be performed in Fremont, California, and no set-aside designation was applied to this award.
Penguin Computing brings substantial experience in delivering advanced computing solutions and managed services to the Department of Defense, including prior prime contract work with the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command, Bureau of Naval Personnel, and Naval Air Systems Command, as well as with ERDC. The company's federal portfolio demonstrates expertise in supplying enterprise-level technology infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, storage solutions, and related professional services. This delivery order represents a continuation of Penguin Computing's role in advancing the government's high-performance computing capabilities in support of next-generation applications and mission-critical workloads.