SCINet Engineering Program Support

Solicitation No.

12314426Q0045

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Set-Aside

Women-Owned Small Business

Posted Date

February 12, 2026

Response Deadline

February 18, 2026

NAICS Code

541519AI guide

PSC / Class Code

DB01

Contract Code

1205

Issuing Office

USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC

Sub-Agency

USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

Agency

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Primary Contact

Emily Strunk

City

FORT COLLINS

State

CO

ZIP Code

80521

AI Product/Service

service

Solicitation Information This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12314426Q0045 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for comprehensive support for the management and operation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Scientific Computing Initiative Network (SCINet) program. This includes technical labor support, network engineering services, and collaboration with associated institutions and programs. The work encompasses networking infrastructure and services support for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, large-scale data storage systems, and associated maintenance and renewal services. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541519 - Other Computer Related Services. The small business size standard is $34,000,000. This acquisition is a Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. - Amendment 1 has been issued to address and respond to inquiries from vendors.

1. February 12, 2026Posted Date
2. February 18, 2026Proposals / Responses Due