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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice for on-site Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) High-Performance Compute (HPC) system administration support services. The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) is seeking qualified contractors to provide support to the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) located at John C. Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. The anticipated contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) vehicle under NAICS Code 541519 – Other Computer Related Services, with a Period of Performance of twelve (12) months following award. The contract reference number is N0018926HPE High-Performance Compute System Administration Support.

Interested parties must submit responses by 1100 EDT on May 14, 2026, via email to Ms. Rachel Appleby (rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ms. Stephanie Lent (stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil). Submissions must be no more than ten (10) pages in 12-point font minimum and must include: company name, address, point of contact information, CAGE Code, business size classification, a capability statement demonstrating ability to meet minimum requirements with relevant past performance from the last five years (including contract numbers, dollar values, and periods of performance), questions or concerns regarding the requirement, and any supporting documentation. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The government will not pay for submitted information, will not notify respondents of results, and is not obligated to answer questions. Information in the notice may be updated or changed prior to an official synopsis or solicitation.

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Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice: High-Performance Compute System Administration Support

Sources Sought for information and planning purposes to identify qualified sources for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract under North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 541519 – Other Computer Related Services. This proposed contract vehicle is to provide on-site Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) High-Performance Compute (HPC) system administration support services to the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), located at the John C. Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. It is a subordinate United States Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC) command. It plays a crucial role in providing the Department of Defense (DoD) with a comprehensive understanding of the environment by collecting data and offering specialized oceanographic, hydrographic, bathymetric, geophysical, and acoustic products and services.

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, titled “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes”, this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice for written information only.

This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought Notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the RFI/Sources Sought Notice.

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive one contract to provide on-site system administration support services in support of NAVOCEANO’s high-performance computing infrastructure in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The anticipated Period of Performance for an eventual contract, if awarded, is twelve (12) months after the date of award.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should reference N0018926HPE High-Performance Compute System Administration Support and shall include the following information, in this format:

1. Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and email address.

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3. Size of business – Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned Business, Veteran-Owned and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-

Owned Business.

4. Capability Statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the minimum requirements, to include past performance. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last five (5) years. Please also include in the past performance information, the contract numbers, dollar value, and Period of Performance for each contract referenced in the responses to this Sources Sought Notice. Generic company brochures will not be reviewed.

5. Please include any questions or concerns you have in regard to this requirement.

6. Include any other supporting documentation.

Submissions are to be no more than ten (10) pages and no less than a 12-point font.

Responses should be email to Ms. Rachel Appleby and Ms. Stephanie Lent at rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil and stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil by 1100 EDT on 14 May 2026. This is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this Sources Sought Notice. Please note that the information within the Sources Sought Notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment I – Draft Performance Work Statement mailto:rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil

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