Request for Information (RFI) on Identifying Basic Research Challenges to Accelerate United States Biotechnology Leadership
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Posted: | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Agency: | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 892431-26-RFI-0003 |
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892431-26-RFI-0003
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History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 24, 2026 12:58 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 15, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 30, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: AJ11 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH
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NAICS Code:
- 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
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Place of Performance:
Germantown , MDUSA
DOE seeks input on critical basic research challenges, bottlenecks, and missing capabilities needed to transition from descriptive biology to predictive biosystems design. This RFI solicits perspectives on advancing foundational science across biomolecules, cells, microbiomes, and plants to accelerate the production of bio-advantaged fuels, chemicals, and materials. Feedback is specifically requested on fundamental biodesign goals, high-priority biotechnology application areas, and effective collaboration models to help guide BER's strategic priorities, workshop planning, and future funding mechanisms.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 2345 Stevens Drive
- Richland , WA
- US
Primary Point of Contact
- DOE Biotech Input
- Biotech.Input@doe.gov
Secondary Point of Contact
- Sep 24, 2026 12:58 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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