MULTI-PROGRAM NATIONAL PHYSICAL RESEARCH INCLUDING RARE EARTHS AND USE OF AMES MPC.

The contract anticipates multi-program national physical research activities focused on rare earths and the utilization of the Ames MPC facility, supporting advanced scientific and technological development under the Department of Energy’s Chicago Operations Office. The work is expected to involve research in materials science, physical properties, and processing techniques tied to rare earth elements, with the Ames Laboratory's MPC serving as a critical infrastructure component. This forecasted acquisition is set to be awarded under a NAICS code of 541710, indicating it falls under research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, and is open to all eligible entities without a specific set-aside designation, though small business participation is encouraged through the designated Small Business Program Manager. The primary place of performance is in Iowa, with the point of contact for small business inquiries available via email at sbp@science.doe.gov, and the opportunity was published on August 10, 2026, as part of the agency’s public acquisition forecast.