GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
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Notice ID: 892431-26-RFI-0003
Title: Request for Information (RFI) on Identifying Basic Research Challenges to Accelerate United States Biotechnology Leadership
Agency: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

Office: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

TYPE & CLASSIFICATION
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Opportunity Type: Special Notice
NAICS Code: 541714
PSC Code: AJ11
Set-Aside: No Set Aside

LOCATION
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State: WA
City: Richland
ZIP: N/A

KEY DATES
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Posted: 2026-09-24T16:58:17.000Z
Response Deadline: 2026-10-15T21:00:00.000Z
Status: Active

DESCRIPTION
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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.

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