# Request for Information (RFI) Computing Partnerships

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/89243126rfi0002

- Solicitation number: 892431-26-RFI-0002
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: SC Oak Ridge Office (892431)
- NAICS: 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Product or service code: 7B20 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for specialized High Performance Computing (HPC) systems used in solving complex computational problems through massive concurrent use of computing resources and parallel processing techniques.
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- First posted: July 27, 2026
- Last posted: July 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2014c7356ba40d89c5676f961a846fa/view

## Description

The partnership of NVIDIA and Oracle with Argonne National Laboratory plans to build two new AI supercomputers, Equinox and Solstice. Additionally, the partnership of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise with Oak Ridge National Laboratory will deliver the new AI supercomputer Lux. These partnerships have the potential to co-create our future computing platforms to yield benefits to DOE and industry, and most importantly, to the scientific community and the Nation.

DOE seeks input from respondents with innovative ideas for public-private computing partnerships that can advance our national interests, economic security, and national security. Respondents may also suggest criteria for evaluating proposed partnerships. Together, we can build the future of computing and ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific and technological discovery.

## Publications

- July 27, 2026: Special notice, due September 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice 1e1df63075d543bfab7ee770f5ed53e6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e1df63075d543bfab7ee770f5ed53e6/view
- July 27, 2026: Special notice, due September 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice d2014c7356ba40d89c5676f961a846fa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2014c7356ba40d89c5676f961a846fa/view

## Points of contact

- Computing Partnerships, ComputingPartnerships@science.doe.gov

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