0430-02 CEM AVA Threadrippers Reqts List.xlsx

This is a Requirements List for a sole source procurement of custom high-performance computing workstations. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is procuring two CEM AVA Threadripper custom workstations manufactured by Freedom USA Inc. DBA AVADirect Custom Computers, located in Twinsburg, Ohio. The solicitation (N0017826Q6776) is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures for commercial items, with an anticipated publication date of May 28, 2026, and closing date of June 4, 2026. The procurement is classified as a sole source award under FAR 6.103-1(b), with the PSC/FSC code 7B20 covering IT and telecom high-performance compute hardware and perpetual license software.

Each custom workstation configuration includes two units of the following components: Thermaltake S370 WS mid-tower cases, ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboards, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 96-core processors, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards with 32GB GDDR7 memory, 1TB of 128GB DDR5 ECC registered RAM, 1600W modular power supplies, custom liquid cooling systems with six Noctua cooling fans per unit, Samsung 4TB NVMe SSDs, ASUS 10Gbps network adapters, and standard cable management. The procurement includes a two-year labor and one-year parts warranty from AVADirect. Extensive research and vendor discussions determined that AVADirect hardware is the only product meeting the specific performance parameters, size compatibility, and proprietary requirements. The contracting officer is Heather Wiley at Naval Sea Systems Command, reachable at 540-742-8742 or heather.r.wiley2.civ@us.navy.mil.