Computer clusters

The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order to ADVANCED CLUSTERING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for Multi Processor Computer Clusters. The proposed vendor manufactures the specific computer clusters required for our numerical modeling research.

NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because they are compatible with existing Linux-based clusters used in the Eastern Area Modeling Consortium, also purchased from this specific vendor. The requested clusters will serve as replacement clusters for an existing cluster and will be used to carry out research-based real-time predictions of fire-atmosphere interactions and the air-quality conditions during and in the vicinity of wildland fires. The clusters will also be used to conduct numerical modeling and data analyses as required for a Department of Defense-funded project that will examine wildland fire combustion processes in DOD-managed ecosystems. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to dceaster@fs.fed.us no later than 11:59 am CST 10 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.