Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress Request for Information Tender, USA - 117174690

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Country : USA

Summary : Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress Request for Information

Deadline : 21 Apr 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 117174690

Document Ref. No. : 030ADV25Q0128

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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This is a Request for Information (RFI). The Library of Congress (LOC) reserves the right to cancel this RFI and any corresponding solicitation issued in the future. This RFI shall not be construed in any way to be a solicitation and is for informational purposes only.

The Library of Congress, hereinafter referred to as the “Library” or “LOC”, ” is exploring innovative preservation methods for its digital collections. The LOC is seeking to determine the feasibility of utilizing synthetic DNA data storage for the long-term preservation of a subset of the Library-s digital collections. Currently, the Library manages over 1 billion unique objects of digital preservation data (

31 petabytes) via traditional storage methods. For redundancy, it may be reasonable for this portion of data to be permanently stored on a less accessible medium, like synthetic DNA. The Library aims to demonstrate the feasibility of DNA as a high-density, scalable, and durable medium for digital data storage.

At this time, the Library wishes to examine the feasibility of this method on a small subset of its digital collections. To be successful, a variety of data formats—including video, audio, text, and images— must be encoded onto synthetic DNA, errors must be detected/recorded, preservation techniques must be validated and select data must be recalled/read with high fidelity. This work will contribute to the growing field of DNA-based data storage while pushing the boundaries of access and preservation.

At this time, the Library has no preference regarding the synthesis approach of the vendor. Vendors may use either the ‘base by base- (short oligo model), the ‘DNA assembly- (long oligo model), or any other synthesis approach to achieve the desired outcomes written within the Statement of Objectives. In the future, it is likely that the Library will explore all methodologies as part of its effort to determine the most appropriate processes for its specific use-ca...
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Notice ID : 030ADV25Q0128
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Department/Ind. Agency : LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sub-tier : LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Office: CONTRACTS SERVICES
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 02, 2025 01:06 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 21, 2025 02:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Apr 22, 2025
Initiative: None

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NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20540 USA

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030ADV25Q0128-Synthetic-DNA-Data-Storage-LOC-RFI.pdf