Request for Proposal: ALCF HPSS Disk Cache

UChicago Argonne, LLC, acting as the operator of Argonne National Laboratory under a prime contract with the Department of Energy, is soliciting firm-fixed-price proposals for High Performance Storage System (HPSS) disk cache solutions. The scope of this procurement encompasses the delivery of hardware and software licenses, as well as comprehensive installation, maintenance, and support services for the laboratory's computing environment. This requirement is classified under NAICS 334112, Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, and PSC 7K20, IT and Telecom - Storage Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software).

The solicitation, identified by number 6-B143-P-00143-00, does not include a set-aside restriction. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, following the initial publication on April 30, 2026. The procurement process is managed by Court Atkinson at the Argonne National Laboratory DOE contractor office. As of the latest update on May 19, 2026, the solicitation includes 11 attachments, such as evaluation criteria, pricing proposal forms, pre-award representations and certifications, tax exemption details, and an addendum issued to amend the original requirements.