This is an Invitation to Bid (RFQ) for a supercomputer. Bids are due by April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. The supercomputer must be a GPU-accelerated high-performance computing (HPC) server with dual Intel Xeon scalable processors and support for ten GPU accelerators, as per attached specifications. The award will be made to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU destination. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. Suppliers must be set up in LSU's procurement system. Inquiries for interpretation of the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than four business days prior to the opening of bids. Bid addenda must be signed and returned with the bid. Bid openings are held electronically. The supplier must specify the manufacturer and model number of the product offered. All products bid for purchase must be new. The manufacturer's standard published warranty shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are required. Suppliers must include all applicable taxes in the bid price; LSU is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. LSU has the right to cancel any contract for cause or convenience. Suppliers must not discriminate in their employment practices. The supplier certifies that their company is not suspended or debarred. LSU reserves the right to audit supplier records for five years. All information provided may be shared to facilitate procurement transactions.
The bid notice states that delivery is to be made within days after receipt of order, but the specific number of days is not provided in the excerpt. The bid due date is April 14, 2026.
The bid notice states that Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.
The bid notice states that The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by LSU and specified in the solicitation. It also mentions 4 years parts replacement as part of the assembly and warranty details.
The bid notice states that It is the intent of the university to award items on an all or none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The bid notice states that suppliers must be set up in the university's new procurement system, Workday, for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. Suppliers should complete the online supplier registration form prior to submitting a bid response. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The bid notice mentions that Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bidaward will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. It also states that Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:1695.
The bid notice states that Written inquiries must be received in the procurement office no later than 4:30 pm CST four 4 business days prior to the opening of bids.