PSC Code 7B20 encompasses hardware, software, and related equipment specifically designed for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems. These systems are engineered to address complex computational challenges by leveraging massive parallel processing and concurrent use of computing resources. This PSC includes not only the physical HPC hardware components but also software licensed for indefinite or perpetual use, which supports long-term operation without recurrent licensing fees. Government agencies utilize this code when procuring cutting-edge HPC solutions for scientific research, defense simulations, data analytics, and other applications requiring substantial computational power. The scope ensures access to specialized technologies that enable high throughput and performance critical for mission success.

Includes for PSC 7B20

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Software that is licensed for use indefinitely. This can also be referred to as perpetual, indefinite, permanent, continuous, or ever lasting.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 7B20

Government agencies such as the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and research institutions commonly purchase under PSC 7B20. These organizations require advanced HPC capabilities to support activities like energy modeling, cryptography, climate research, and complex simulations. The need for substantial processing power and specialized software licenses makes these buyers reliant on this PSC to acquire suitable hardware and software solutions that meet their stringent performance and reliability requirements.

Common Contract Types for PSC 7B20

Typical contract vehicles under PSC 7B20 include firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and cost-reimbursement contracts. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, simplified acquisitions for smaller purchases, and multi-agency task orders for large-scale HPC deployments. Contracts under this PSC frequently support both one-time acquisitions and sustained licensing agreements for software that remains active indefinitely, ensuring continuous operational availability of HPC platforms throughout the contract lifecycle.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 7B20

Covers hardware and software for specialized high performance computing systems.
Includes software licensed for indefinite or perpetual use without recurring fees.
Typical buyers include defense, energy, aerospace, and scientific research agencies.
Contracts often use fixed-price, IDIQ, and cost-reimbursement vehicles.
Procurements support both equipment acquisition and long-term software licensing.
Aligned with NAICS codes related to computer manufacturing and systems design.

Related Categories for PSC 7B20

Other categories at the same level as 7B20

7B21 IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Computing hardware and software products for traditional mainframe computers and operations running legacy operating systems.

7B22 IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances, such as physical and virtual server environments, tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) and virtualization software.

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