Artificial Intelligence (AI) inference system
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy Office of Science has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of an Artificial Intelligence inference system through UChicago Argonne, LLC, which operates Argonne National Laboratory. This procurement opportunity focuses on acquiring high-performance artificial intelligence inference computing technology and falls under the Electronic Computer Manufacturing NAICS category (334111) and the IT and Telecom High Performance Compute PSC category (7B20). The Special Notice was posted on October 2, 2025, and represents a civilian agency procurement with no set-aside designation. The opportunity encompasses specialized computing equipment, installation services, and ongoing support requirements. UChicago Argonne, LLC serves as the operating entity for Argonne National Laboratory under Department of Energy oversight.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to identify potential contractors capable of providing comprehensive AI inference computing solutions, including OEM proprietary compute blades (servers), specialized interconnect technology, installation, integration, and support services. Interested parties must submit written expressions of interest and capability statements by the October 9, 2025 deadline, providing only seven days for response preparation. The procurement appears designed to support high-performance computing initiatives at Argonne National Laboratory, likely advancing the facility's artificial intelligence research and computational capabilities. No specific eligibility criteria or set-aside requirements are mentioned, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors who can demonstrate the technical capability to deliver the required AI inference computing technology. The procurement structure indicates a comprehensive technology solution rather than individual components, emphasizing the need for contractors with integrated capabilities across hardware, installation, and ongoing support services.
Notice text
UChicago Argonne, LLC, which operates Argonne National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, intends to procure high-performance artificial intelligence inference computing technology.
The procurement includes OEM proprietary compute blades (servers), specialized interconnect technology, installation, integration, and support services.
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement in writing no later than October 09, 2025.
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