SAM #892431-26-RFI-0003

DOE Request for Information on Basic Research Challenges in Biotechnology

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather stakeholder input on basic research challenges in biotechnology. - Purpose: Identify bottlenecks, missing capabilities, and foundational science needs for advancing biosystems design - Focus areas: - Biomolecules, cells, microbiomes, and plants - Accelerating production of bio-advantaged fuels, chemicals, and materials - Solicitation type: RFI (Request for Information), not a procurement for products or services - No specific vendors, OEMs, products, or quantities mentioned - DOE seeks input on: - Fundamental biodesign goals - High-priority biotechnology application areas - Effective collaboration models - Input will inform future strategic priorities, workshops, and funding mechanisms - No purchase or contract award is associated with this notice

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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