Federal Intel/Update

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report In this report:

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a request for information (RFI) to inform the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment. This assessment will assist DOE in considering pathways necessary in the global deployment of energy technologies as they relate to “(1) production and generation, (2) transmission, (3) storage, and (4) end-use.” Specifically, DOE is seeking input from stakeholders on:

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which seeks innovative proposals for its CoasterChase program. DARPA is soliciting proposals that leverage a novel understanding of the enteric nervous system as well as emerging neuromodulation technologies to selectively target neurons in the small intestine and alter the body’s stress response. DARPA anticipates awarding multiple proposals for the CoasterChase program up to a total of $25 million for all awards. Abstracts, while not required for...

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released a new Request for Information (RFI) to inform the development of a National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. Through this RFI, OSTP seeks input on federal efforts to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, including advanced manufacturing research and development (R&D). The RFI specifically states the need to “accelerate research and development, dismantle regulatory barriers,...