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How to bid on AI Supercomputing Capability at Argonne National Laboratory
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
Argonne National Laboratory is gathering information about building and using an AI supercomputing center on its property. They are interested in ideas from various organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes.
Responses can cover many areas, such as equipment, software, services, infrastructure, private financing models, computing access, research, education, and public-private partnerships. This is an opportunity to share your expertise and potentially influence future initiatives in AI supercomputing, especially those involving private sector investment.
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.
It is important to note that this is for information gathering only. It is not a request for proposals, a funding opportunity, or a promise of future awards or agreements. Argonne National Laboratory will use the submitted information for planning purposes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for a wide range of organizations with expertise in AI, high-performance computing, data science, and related infrastructure. This includes universities, university consortia, nonprofit research institutions, and industry stakeholders from sectors like Energy & Utilities, Materials & Chemicals, Industrials & Manufacturing, Automotive & Transportation, Health Care & Life Sciences, and Agriculture & Food Processing.
Both large businesses and small businesses, as well as 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
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response to this RFI, focus on providing clear, concise, and actionable ideas. Since Argonne is specifically interested in models leveraging substantial private-sector investment, highlight any experience or proposals you have for private, non-Federal financing of infrastructure.
Clearly articulate how your capabilities, whether equipment, software, services, or partnership models, align with strengthening U.S. leadership in AI, accelerating scientific discovery, and enabling secure computing infrastructure. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the national priorities mentioned by Argonne National Laboratory.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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