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PSC 7B20: IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software) — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (160+ Bids Open)

Search 160+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)). Annua...

PSC 7B20: IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software) — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)).

Product and Service Code (PSC) 7B20 — IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software) — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio 7B — Compute Hardware managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) under the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual. Across federal agencies, contracting officers obligate approximately $2.1 Billion annually under PSC 7B20, with 160+ Bids active solicitations, pre-solicitation notices, and task order RFQs circulating on SAM.gov and agency e-Buy portals. While a 6-digit NAICS code defines a contractor's overall industry and Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, PSC 7B20 specifies the exact product (hardware) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC 7B20 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 1,250 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Department of Energy (39% of spend), Department of Defense (38%), and NASA (12%)—use PSC 7B20 to categorize statements of work encompassing AI/ML GPU Compute Clusters (NVIDIA DGX/HGX), Blade Servers & HPC Nodes; Liquid-Cooled High-Density Rack Systems & Low-Latency Interconnect Fabrics; and Tactical Ruggedized Edge Compute Servers for Forward-Deployed Environments. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC 7B20 with NAICS 334111 is critical because many agencies filter dynamic small business searches, GSA e-Buy distributions, and historical FPDS incumbent spend analyses by PSC rather than NAICS alone. Procurement teams issuing awards under PSC 7B20 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as GSA MAS 33411. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC 7B20 competitions to certified small businesses—including 8(a) Business Development participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms. Offerors responding to PSC 7B20 RFPs must demonstrate strict compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, deliverable quality standards, and supply-chain or labor regulations. For contractors expanding across both federal and state/local (SLED) markets, PSC 7B20 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 206-00 (Computer Hardware and Peripherals for Enterprise Mainframes and High-Performance Servers) used by state procurement portals, municipal purchasing departments, public universities, and K-12 school districts. InTandem's automated government contracting platform continuously monitors live SAM.gov notices tagged with PSC 7B20 alongside matching state and local NIGP 206-00 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC 7B20

  • AI/ML GPU Compute Clusters (NVIDIA DGX/HGX), Blade Servers & HPC Nodes
  • Liquid-Cooled High-Density Rack Systems & Low-Latency Interconnect Fabrics
  • Tactical Ruggedized Edge Compute Servers for Forward-Deployed Environments
  • Turnkey Supercomputing Hardware Delivery, Burn-In Testing & OEM Warranty
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Security Control Implementation & Continuous ATO Telemetry
  • Section 508 Accessibility Compliance, Zero Trust ICAM & FIPS 140-3 Encryption
  • Agile Sprint Delivery, DevSecOps Automated Testing & Technical Documentation
  • Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) & TAA-Compliant Hardware/Software Provenance

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC 7B20

  • Department of Energy: $820 Million (39% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Defense: $800 Million (38% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • NASA: $250 Million (12% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • GSA MAS 33411 (GSA Multiple Award Schedule / Best-in-Class Vehicle): Primary pre-competed federal contract vehicle used by contracting officers to issue RFQs and task orders under PSC 7B20.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC 7B20) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC 7B20.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Energy and Department of Defense where PSC 7B20 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC 7B20 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code 7B20 cover?

PSC 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio 7B — Compute Hardware. Federal agencies use PSC 7B20 to classify procurements for AI/ML GPU Compute Clusters (NVIDIA DGX/HGX), Blade Servers & HPC Nodes, Liquid-Cooled High-Density Rack Systems & Low-Latency Interconnect Fabrics, and Tactical Ruggedized Edge Compute Servers for Forward-Deployed Environments.

What is the difference between PSC 7B20 and NAICS 334111?

NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (1,250 Employees). PSC 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)) identifies the specific product (hardware) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC 7B20 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $2.1 Billion per year under PSC 7B20, led by Department of Energy ($820 Million), Department of Defense ($800 Million), and NASA ($250 Million), with roughly 160+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC 7B20?

Procurements under PSC 7B20 are frequently routed through GSA MAS 33411, alongside agency-specific IDIQ contracts and open-market solicitations published directly on SAM.gov.

What is the State & Local (SLED) NIGP code equivalent for PSC 7B20?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC 7B20 is NIGP 206-00 (Computer Hardware and Peripherals for Enterprise Mainframes and High-Performance Servers).

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