Request for Information (RFI) on Identifying Basic Research Challenges to Accelerate United States Biotechnology Leadership

Open — responses due 15 Oct 2026 (10 days left) · No Set aside used · Department of Energy (DOE) · Germantown, MD · NAICS 541714 · Solicitation 892431-26-RFI-0003

Solicitation details

Solicitation number	892431-26-RFI-0003
Notice ID	824d288d826b47609147a5b8db908c09
Agency	Department of Energy (DOE)
Contracting office	ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
NAICS code	541714 — Research and Development in Biotechnology (Except Nanobiotechnology)
Product / service code (PSC)	AJ11
Set-aside	No Set aside used
Notice type	Special Notice
Posted	24 September 2026
Response deadline	15 October 2026
Place of performance	Germantown, MD, USA

Description

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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