High Performance Computing Modernization (HPCM)

The High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operated by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program provides computational resources, scientific software, and networking capabilities to address challenging problems in defense research, test and evaluation, and acquisition engineering. HPCM maintains an extensive infrastructure that includes high-performance computing systems, specialized software tools, and networking components to support various defense initiatives.

Contract awards under HPCM range from small purchases of under $100,000 to multi-million dollar agreements, with typical performance periods spanning 2-5 years. Notable contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (Defense Systems Sector), HPI Federal LLC, and GIGXR, Inc. The majority of contracts are firm-fixed-price arrangements, encompassing services such as DS3/OC3 SDP installations, network operations, computing hardware procurement, and specialized software licensing. The Air Force Research Laboratory and Defense Finance and Accounting Service appear as primary funding agencies. While most awards are unrestricted, some contracts are designated as small business set-asides. Work is performed across multiple locations including military installations and contractor facilities, with significant networking infrastructure deployments in locations such as Fort Worth, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and various international sites including installations supporting foreign military sales to Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia.