Request for Information (RFI) on Identifying Basic Research Challenges to Accelerate United States Biotechnology Leadership
| Agency | Department of Energy |
| Contracting office | Department of Energy |
| Place of performance | Germantown, MD |
| Type of notice | Special notice |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Posted | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | 892431-26-RFI-0003 |
| NAICS code | 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) |
Summary from the notice
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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