Test and Evaluation of Workflow Frameworks on HPC Systems R&D

The Department of Energy Office of Science is seeking a subcontractor to conduct test and evaluation of workflow frameworks on high-performance computing (HPC) systems through a research and development project at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The primary objective is to assess workflow execution frameworks for High Energy Physics simulations, with a specific focus on integrating software with Globus Compute and PanDA workflow platforms. Qualified institutions are currently invited to submit a Request for Information (RFI) demonstrating their expertise in experimental high energy physics, particularly in LHC ATLAS simulations. Interested vendors must have a PhD in the field and be capable of setting up HPC simulation software on NERSC Permultter and potentially ALCF Polaris systems. All inquiries must be submitted to Eric Nagel at enagel@bnl.gov by January 30, 2025, with a brief summary of qualifications indicating their ability to successfully perform the required technical work.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for the contract. The project is scoped for a work period from April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with key milestones including workflow execution implementation over three months, performance evaluation spanning four months, and documentation development throughout six months. The contractor will be required to be located within 50 miles of Brookhaven National Laboratory to facilitate in-person meetings and must commit to attending weekly technical meetings. While no specific award value is disclosed, the opportunity falls under the NAICS category of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310) and the PSC category of Energy R&D Services (AG11). The final deliverable will include a comprehensive technical report documenting the workflow framework evaluation process and outcomes.