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Special notice

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

892431-26-RFI-0003

Department of Energy, Department of Energy. Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).

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Response deadline

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

Closed in 12 days. Posted September 24, 2026. Scheduled to archive October 30, 2026.

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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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  1. September 24, 2026

    Special notice

    Due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 824d288d826b47609147a5b8db908c09

    1 revisions on SAM
    • September 24, 2026: publish, special notice

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