SATPC0038651 Tab 10 2 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) from NASA Shared Services Center recommending sole-source procurement of a Supermicro OPTIMIZED H14DSG-O-CPU server for AI workloads. The recommendation specifically seeks to acquire a Supermicro optimized server (model AS-512GG3-TNRT) from Super Micro Computer, Inc., with an estimated 30-day delivery period and total estimated cost not explicitly stated in the visible portion of the document.

The justification highlights the server's unique characteristics, including its purpose-built design for demanding AI workloads, advanced GPU architecture with high-speed communication pathways, and native support for NVIDIA NVLink Bridge configuration. The document emphasizes that shifting to an alternative vendor could introduce significant delays (approximately two weeks longer delivery time) and potentially impact project timelines, making the current vendor's solution critical for maintaining schedule integrity and avoiding budget overruns.