Hardware and Software - 3 infiniband director switches renewal

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a sole‑source award to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for the renewal of hardware, software, and support services for three Mellanox 648‑port InfiniBand director switches that underpin the Biowulf high‑performance computing environment. The effort includes a license renewal for one production and two non‑production Limfinity licenses (30 concurrent user licenses), standard maintenance and support, on‑site technical assistance, defective media retention, and replacement parts under HPE Tech Care Basic. Although this is a sole‑source notice, NIH invites interested parties to submit capability statements and qualifications, including pricing, by the stated deadline. • Renew On‑Premise Limfinity license (1 production, 2 non‑production, 30 concurrent users) • Provide standard maintenance and support for three 648‑port InfiniBand director switches • Include HPE Tech Care Basic with Defective Media Retention, on‑site support, and replacement parts • Submit capability statement and pricing electronically to Damian Hurge by 11:00 AM EST, Sep 4 2026 • No formal solicitation; responses are for information and qualification purposes only.