Bid guide
How to bid on AI Supercomputing Capability Opportunities at Argonne National Laboratory
What the agency is buying and why it matters
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking ideas and information from various organizations about developing and using an AI supercomputing center on its property. This center aims to strengthen US leadership in artificial intelligence, accelerate scientific discovery, and enable secure computing infrastructure.
Vendors should care because this is an opportunity to influence the direction of a major national AI initiative. Argonne is interested in input on equipment, software, services, infrastructure, computing use, funding, reserved capacity, and public-private partnership models, with a strong emphasis on private-sector investment. This is an information-gathering effort, not a request for proposals or a promise of funding.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. At the deadline, Argonne National Laboratory will stop accepting submissions for this RFI.
It is important to submit your response before the deadline to ensure your input is considered in their planning process.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for a wide range of organizations interested in AI supercomputing. This includes universities, university consortia, nonprofit research institutions, and industry stakeholders such as those in Energy & Utilities, Materials & Chemicals, Industrials & Manufacturing, Automotive & Transportation, Health Care & Life Sciences, and Agriculture & Food Processing.
Both large businesses and small businesses, including emerging technology firms, are encouraged to respond. Any organization interested in sponsored research, shared infrastructure, or public-private partnership models related to AI supercomputing should consider responding.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details of this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the link provided to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Once you have accessed the documents, follow the instructions provided within the RFI to prepare and submit your response.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on providing clear and concise information that directly addresses Argonne's stated areas of interest: computing and infrastructure capabilities, and use, co-funding, and partnership interest. Highlight how your organization's expertise or offerings align with their goal of strengthening US leadership in AI and accelerating scientific discovery.
Since Argonne is specifically interested in models leveraging substantial private-sector investment, emphasize any proposed solutions or partnerships that involve private, non-Federal financing. Clearly articulate the value proposition of your ideas and how they could contribute to a National Genesis Mission Supercomputing Center of Innovation.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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