High-Performance Compute System Administration Support

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, on behalf of the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors to provide on-site system administration support services for the Naval Oceanographic Office's (NAVOCEANO) high-performance computing infrastructure located at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The primary services encompass system and network administration, operational support, cybersecurity compliance aligned with DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 standards, and knowledge transfer to enable government staff independence. All contractor personnel must meet Office of Personnel Management General Schedule Qualifications Standards for IT Specialist Series 2210 at GS12 level or higher, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent education with specialized experience in IT system administration, HPC systems, Linux-based operating systems, parallel file systems, GPU-accelerated compute nodes, and high-speed network interconnects. Interested parties must submit responses by 1100 EDT on May 14, 2026, with submissions limited to ten pages in 12-point font minimum, including company information, CAGE Code, business size classification, capability statements, relevant past performance from the last five years, and any supporting documentation. This notice is explicitly for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

This sources sought notice includes no set-aside designation and does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors. The anticipated contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price vehicle under NAICS Code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a twelve-month period of performance following award, and responses indicate no specific budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. Performance standards require 100 percent accuracy for service delivery and 98 percent accuracy for reports and documentation, with monitoring conducted through random inspections, customer surveys, and review of work requests. Deliverables include a System Administration and Operations Plan due within 14 days of award, monthly status reports, system documentation, training materials, security assessment reports, and a transition plan due at least 60 days before contract completion. The contractor must operate on an 8-hour workday schedule from 0700 to 1630, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and government closures, with the government providing workspace, computers, and utilities.