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Subsurface Stimulation & Recovery R&D

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 02:30:00 PM UTC

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The Subsurface Stimulation and Recovery R&D subcontract, issued by the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), focuses on the research and development of novel stimulation and enhanced recovery methods for prime contractors on UNLOCK projects. The primary objective is to develop innovative stimulation workflows and waterless or low-water fracturing techniques designed to double per-well efficiency within low-permeability formations. Successful execution of this contract requires specialized expertise in reservoir engineering and hydraulic fracturing to deliver validated performance data and stimulation methodologies. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 20, 2026, and the classification of the work under NAICS code 541715.

General Info

ARPA-E subcontract for innovative low-permeability stimulation and recovery R&D due November 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003630.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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11/20/2026, 02:30:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

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Performs research and development of novel stimulation and enhanced recovery methods for prime contractors on ARPA-E UNLOCK projects. Develops waterless or low-water fracturing techniques and innovative stimulation workflows to double per-well efficiency in low-permeability formations. Requires expertise in hydraulic fracturing and reservoir engineering. Delivers validated stimulation methodologies and performance data.

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