7B20--High performing GPU computer for skin cancer research

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure a high-performance GPU computer system specifically designed for skin cancer research through a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The procurement involves a Vector Pro Workstation from LAMBDA INC, featuring an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX processor, 2 NVIDIA 5000 ADA EDU GPUs, and 256GB memory, configured to support machine learning analysis of reflectance confocal microscopy imaging data for non-invasive skin cancer diagnostics. The system will be delivered to the UCLA Scumpia Laboratory and must arrive sealed, undamaged, and matching all specified technical requirements for acceptance. The government is specifically inviting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to submit capability statements demonstrating how competition would be advantageous to the government. All responses must be submitted by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on June 20, 2025, and must include company details, business size information, and potentially GSA or NASA SEWP contract information.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, and LAMBDA INC is identified as the intended sole source contractor for the Vector Pro computer system. The contract includes a 3-year hardware warranty and 1-year technical support package, with anticipated delivery within two weeks of contract receipt. The system specifications include Ubuntu 22.04 operating system and is classified under NAICS code 334111 for Electronic Computer Manufacturing and Product Service Code 7B20 for IT and Telecom High Performance Compute. The performance period begins upon contract award, with the place of performance at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the sole source procurement or move to a competitive acquisition based on the capability statements received.