Transformative Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning High-Performance Computing Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912HZ25SC003
- Agency
- Engineer Research and Development Center US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Maryland 21005, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Jody Criss jody.criss@usace.army.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) seeking innovative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning high-performance computing solutions for the Department of Defense. This special notice, posted on September 18, 2025, represents a competitive solicitation similar to a Broad Agency Announcement that allows ERDC to acquire cutting-edge commercial products, technologies, or services through peer review by subject matter experts. The initiative is specifically designed to advance AI/ML capabilities for the High Performance Modernization Computing Program (HPCMP) and will be located at the Army Research Laboratory DoD Supercomputing Resource Center. Under the CSO framework, all proposed solutions will be treated as commercial items regardless of whether they are currently commercially available. The solicitation operates under DFARS Subpart 212.70 and utilizes commercial procedures for contract development and execution.
The primary objective is to identify and validate transformative technologies capable of delivering secure, scalable, and real-time AI/ML computations for complex military scenarios, with particular emphasis on robust security, adaptability to dynamic environments, and effectiveness in diverse operational conditions. Contractors must submit solution briefs by October 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with potential contract awards anticipated in November 2025 and system delivery expected in 2026. The government seeks systems that can support SECRET and potentially higher classification levels, with scalability requirements of approximately 1.2MW and compliance with stringent DoD security requirements. The solicitation is conducted on a full and open basis with firm-fixed price contracts anticipated, and no minimum or maximum funding amounts are specified to encourage diverse technical approaches. Evaluation criteria will focus on innovation, mission effectiveness, technical feasibility, value proposition, delivery schedule, support capabilities, and security considerations. The computing infrastructure will be housed in specialized facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground with advanced power, cooling, and networking capabilities supporting 40/100 Gb/s local area and 100 Gb/s wide area network connectivity.
Notice text
The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) pursuant to DFARS Subpart 212.70. Under a CSO, the ERDC may competitively award proposals received in response to a general solicitation, similar to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, or services based on a review of solutions by scientific, technological, or other subject matter expert peers within the ERDC. “Innovative,” for CSO purposes, means any new technology, process, or method, including research and development (R&D), or any new application of an existing technology, process, or method. Under this CSO, all products, technologies, and services shall be treated as commercial items; products, technologies, and services do not have to be “commercially available” to be submitted in response to this solicitation. If the solution meets the requirements of the regulation, the solution is treated as commercial whereby the Contracting Officer will utilize commercial procedures to develop and execute the resultant award.
The High Performance Modernization Computing Program (HPCMP) is seeking innovative commercial solutions to advance the state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for the Department of Defense (DoD). This initiative aims to support the development, prototyping, and demonstration of cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities tailored for modern, high-performance computing environments to be located at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) DoD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC).
The primary objective is to identify and validate transformative technologies and solutions capable of delivering secure, scalable, and real-time AI/ML computations in complex and operationally relevant military scenarios. These solutions should address the unique challenges of DoD applications, including the need for robust security, adaptability to dynamic environments, and the ability to operate effectively in distributed and edge computing architectures.
Proposed solutions should align with critical DoD modernization priorities, including AI enablement, autonomous systems, and supporting distributed edge computing. The goal is to enhance the DoD’s ability to leverage AI/ML technologies to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and mission effectiveness in support of national defense objectives.
Go to https://www.erdcwerx.org/transformative-ai-ml-high-performance-computing/ for all of the CSO details and submission requirements. All solutions must be submitted through the ERDCWERX platform.
All resultant contracts will be firm-fixed price. All items, technologies, and services (including research and development) procured via this CSO are treated as commercial. Applicants from universities and/or non-profit organizations should be aware that commercial clauses will be integrated into the award and should coordinate proposals with associated legal counsel prior to submission.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ARL DSRC Facilities 20250904.docx | DOCX document | |
| CSO Transformative AI-ML HPC Capability 17Sep2025.docx | DOCX document |
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