Invitation for Bids – MSU2026072

Mississippi State University’s Office of Procurement Services is seeking competitive sealed bids for one or more high‑performance compute racks that combine CPU and GPU technology. The solicitation calls for two rack families (GPU Type 1 and GPU Type 2) with detailed hardware, networking, power, and software specifications, including Rocky 9.x Linux, redundant power, and perpetual firmware licences. Vendors must submit pricing that includes all shipping, delivery, and configuration costs, and the bid must be received by the bid‑opening date. • Required equipment: high‑density CPU/GPU racks, PDUs, TOR and InfiniBand switches, networking optics, and pre‑installed Rocky 9.x Linux. • Pricing must be firm for 14 days after the opening; delivery schedules and estimated lead times must be provided. • Bids may be submitted electronically via Bully Buy or by sealed envelope; email submissions are not permitted.