Invitation for Bids: Purchase of High-End Nodes and Intermediate-Level Nodes for Computational Research Cluster

Jackson State University is seeking bids for the purchase of 2 high-end nodes and 4 intermediate-level nodes for their computational research cluster. The nodes must meet specific technical specifications, including processor, system memory, GPU accelerator, storage, power supply, and networking requirements. Bidders must provide all requested information on the bid form and submit their bids either in a sealed envelope or electronically. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications. • The nodes must have a dual-socket architecture with the latest generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. • The system memory must be at least 768 GB DDR5 ECC Registered memory. • The GPU accelerator must be a professional NVIDIA GPU with at least 80 GB ECC VRAM. • The storage must include an NVMe SSD with a capacity of at least 2 TB. • The power supply must be at least 1600W with platinum or titanium efficiency. • The networking must include integrated 10GbE Ethernet. The bidder must also provide information on the warranty and service facilities they will provide.