GPU High Performance Computing Cluster
ID: 28-EQUI-RFP-1660 • State: Texas
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Background
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design, deliver, install, and support a state-of-the-art, large-scale GPU High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster for Texas IGNITE. This initiative aims to enhance computational capabilities and support advanced research and development efforts within the institution.
Work Details
The contract includes the following key components:
1. Hardware: A turn-key, large-scale GPU High Performance Computer cluster that is fully integrated, tested, and workload ready upon delivery.
2. Software: Required software components including licensing as specified in the RFP document.
3. Data Center Co-location Hosting: Options for hosting the HPC cluster in a Texas A&M System owned data center or other suitable locations within Texas, with terms ranging from two to three years.
4. Services & Support: This includes a minimum three-year warranty with 24/7/365 on-site support for hardware components, enterprise support for software components, and professional services for workload management and cluster operations. The vendor will also be responsible for full turn-key delivery, installation, configuration of all systems, and management of all upstream vendor relationships.
Period of Performance
The contract performance period spans from the award date until the completion of all deliverables as specified in the RFP, with specific timelines for delivery of hardware and software components.
Place of Performance
The primary location for performance will be within Texas, specifically at a Texas A&M System owned data center or an alternative location that meets specified requirements.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with Executive Order GA-48 regarding supplier certification related to national security concerns. They are required to submit a signed Execution of Offer and Non-Collusion Affidavit along with their proposal. Additionally, a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan must be included. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance and adhere to best value considerations which include quality of materials, bidder capacity and experience, prompt service delivery, financial stability, and ability to provide future maintenance.
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design, deliver, install, and support a state-of-the-art, large-scale GPU High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster for Texas IGNITE. This initiative aims to enhance computational capabilities and support advanced research and development efforts within the institution.
Work Details
The contract includes the following key components:
1. Hardware: A turn-key, large-scale GPU High Performance Computer cluster that is fully integrated, tested, and workload ready upon delivery.
2. Software: Required software components including licensing as specified in the RFP document.
3. Data Center Co-location Hosting: Options for hosting the HPC cluster in a Texas A&M System owned data center or other suitable locations within Texas, with terms ranging from two to three years.
4. Services & Support: This includes a minimum three-year warranty with 24/7/365 on-site support for hardware components, enterprise support for software components, and professional services for workload management and cluster operations. The vendor will also be responsible for full turn-key delivery, installation, configuration of all systems, and management of all upstream vendor relationships.
Period of Performance
The contract performance period spans from the award date until the completion of all deliverables as specified in the RFP, with specific timelines for delivery of hardware and software components.
Place of Performance
The primary location for performance will be within Texas, specifically at a Texas A&M System owned data center or an alternative location that meets specified requirements.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with Executive Order GA-48 regarding supplier certification related to national security concerns. They are required to submit a signed Execution of Offer and Non-Collusion Affidavit along with their proposal. Additionally, a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan must be included. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance and adhere to best value considerations which include quality of materials, bidder capacity and experience, prompt service delivery, financial stability, and ability to provide future maintenance.
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Agency
Opportunity Type
RFP
Opportunity ID
28-EQUI-RFP-1660
Version
1
Response Deadline
April 6, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Feb. 19, 2026
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
Source
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On 2/19/26 Texas A&M University in Texas issued RFP GPU High Performance Computing Cluster with ID 28-EQUI-RFP-1660 due 4/6/26.