Overview
The National Strategic Computing Reserve (NSCR) Pilot Program Office is an initiative to envision a pathway for rapid access to advanced computing capabilities in times of national crisis. Inspired by the model of the Strategic National Stockpile, the NSCR aims to support public sector needs by coordinating access to high-performance computing (HPC), cloud resources, and technical expertise.
Key Goals
- Preparedness: Build a standby infrastructure with pre-positioned resources and pre-approved access protocols.
- Agility: Ensure computing capabilities can be deployed and scaled swiftly.
- Partnerships: Leverage federal, academic, and commercial computing assets through public-private collaboration.
- Governance: Establish a clear organizational structure for managing NSCR assets and requests.
Acting Program Manager
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Kirk Dohne |
Membership
- Department of Defense
- Army
- Department of Energy
- Office of Science
- National Institutes of Health
- National Science Foundation
- Networking & Information Technology R&D (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO)
Coordinated Activities
- National Strategic Computing Reserve Tabletop Exercise After Action Report, December 2024
- DECIDE Workshop, March 4-5, 2025
Resources and References
- National Strategic Computing Reserve: A Blueprint, Subcommittee on Networking and Information Technology Research and Development, Committee on Science and Technology Enterprise, Subcommittee on Future Advanced Computing Ecosystem, Committee on Technology; National Science and Technology Council. October 2021.