IBM Power S1014 Server

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is procuring an IBM Power S1014 Server for the Johnson Space Center through solicitation 80NSSC25908110Q. The server specification includes a Power10 processor with 8 cores running at 3.00 to 3.90 GHz, 64GB DDR5 memory, 3x 800GB NVMe SSDs, 4-port 1GbE adapter, PowerVM V4 virtualization, and Linux as the primary operating system, along with comprehensive software components including system software, PowerVM VIOS expansion pack, NovaLink, and 5-year software maintenance agreements. This is a brand name requirement procurement that mandates US TAA compliance, hard drive retention, and expert care support. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology to a responsible offeror whose quote meets all solicitation requirements. Quotes were due on July 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov, with quotes required to remain valid for 30 days.

This procurement is designated as full and open competition with no set-aside used, falling under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves a single IBM Power S1014 server unit with associated software and support services. The delivery timeline is specified as 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), and the place of performance is the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas 77058. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide two points of contact as part of their submission requirements.