The Department of Defense is soliciting for the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services – Unrestricted III (HITS-U III) contract, which involves high performance computing modernization services. This contract is unrestricted, meaning it is open to all eligible businesses, and is not set aside for a specific socioeconomic group. The solicitation is a presolicitation notice, indicating that the government will issue a formal solicitation in the future, and interested businesses should track this opportunity for updates.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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Performance Work Statement
(PWS)
For
High Performance Computing
Modernization Program (HPCMP)
Integrated Technical Services –
Unrestricted III
(HITS-U III)
PANERD-25-0000 001596
USACE/ERDC
HPCMP
DATE: 21 May 2026
VERSION: FINAL DRAFT 1.1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................. 2
1.0 General Information ...................................................................................... 7
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Background .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.4 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 General Requirements ................................................................................. 11
1.5.1 Key Personnel........................................................................................................... 11
1.5.2 Administrative, Managerial and Supervisory........................................................ 13
1.5.3 Security Investigation and Clearance.................................................................... 13
1.5.4 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)........................................... 14
1.5.5 Substitution or Addition of All Personnel............................................................... 15
1.5.6 Qualifications............................................................................................................. 15
1.5.7 Meetings and Training: ............................................................................................ 15
1.5.8 Quality Control Program: ......................................................................................... 15
1.5.9 Quality Assurance .................................................................................................... 16
1.5.10 Contract Management ............................................................................................. 16
1.5.11 Contract/Task Meetings .......................................................................................... 16
1.5.12 Contract Review ....................................................................................................... 17
1.5.13 Hours of Operations ................................................................................................ 17
1.5.14 Observance of Legal Holidays and Administrative Leave ................................. 17
1.5.15 Travel ......................................................................................................................... 18
1.5.16 Conservation of Utilities .......................................................................................... 18
1.5.17 Off-Site Space Requirements ................................................................................ 18
1.5.18 Transition-In Period ................................................................................................. 19
1.5.19 Transition-Out Activities .......................................................................................... 19
1.5.20 Monthly Assessment Report .................................................................................. 19
2.0 Period of Performance ................................................................................ 21
3.0 General Scope of Requirements ................................................................. 21
3.1 Operate DSRCs .......................................................................................... 21
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3.1.1 Operations Monitoring ........................................................................ 22
3.1.2 Facilities and Engineering Support ..................................................... 22
3.1.3 Cybersecurity Support for DSRC Operations ..................................... 22
3.1.4 System Administration ........................................................................ 23
3.1.5 Network Engineering and Administration ............................................ 23
3.1.6 Database Administration..................................................................... 23
3.1.7 Software Development ....................................................................... 23
3.1.8 Maintenance Support.......................................................................... 23
3.1.9 Inventory Management Support.......................................................... 24
3.1.10 Configuration and Change Management ............................................ 24
3.1.11 Procurement Support.......................................................................... 24
3.1.12 Continuity of Operations ..................................................................... 24
3.1.13 Technical Project Support ................................................................... 25
3.2 Deliver Unclassified HPC Capabilities ........................................................ 25
3.2.1 Infrastructure Support for Unclassified HPC ...................................................... 25
3.2.2 Unclassified HPC System Installation and Integration ..................................... 25
3.2.3 Application Management Support for Unclassified HPC.................................. 25
3.2.4 Cybersecurity Support for Unclassified HPC Systems..................................... 26
3.2.5 Unclassified HPC System Support ...................................................................... 26
3.2.6 Additional Unclassified HPC Requirements ......................................................…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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