Boxx AMD Threadripper Workstation

This solicitation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks to procure one Boxx AMD Threadripper 5955WX APEXX T4 configurable workstation for use by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in analyzing attitude control systems. Quotes are due by October 31, 2023 and award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the lowest priced technically acceptable quote meeting the requirements specified. These include an AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro processor, 512GB of RAM, 2TB of SSD storage, and a one-year premium support warranty. Delivery within 30 days after receipt of order is required FOB destination to Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity. The workstation will be used to rapidly analyze highly complex attitude control system simulations for NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission ahead of its January 2024 launch date. A justification document recommends negotiating solely with Boxx Technologies, LLC to procure the specified Boxx AMD Threadripper 5955WX APEXX T4 Configurable Workstation as alternative vendors or computer brands would not be able to run the required simulations quickly enough for real-time decision making during commissioning.