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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Energy was posted on April 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Technology Licensing and R&D Collaboration Opportunity in Electrochemical Cobalt Recovery

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This contract invites collaboration or licensing opportunities for an innovative electrochemical process developed at Idaho National Laboratory, aimed at recovering cobalt and immobilizing arsenic. The technology employs sustainable hydrometallurgical techniques to extract critical minerals, addressing key environmental and resource challenges. The work falls under the NAICS code 541715 and is managed by Battelle Energy Alliance on behalf of the Department of Energy. Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses by July 9, 2026, for a subcontract opportunity focused on advancing research and development or licensing of this process. The project is based in the region corresponding to the 83401 ZIP code, with a primary emphasis on sustainable mineral recovery and environmental safety. This opportunity targets entities capable of contributing to or commercializing cutting-edge sustainable extraction technologies.

General Info

Invitation for collaboration or licensing of sustainable cobalt recovery and arsenic immobilization technology.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Battelle Energy Alliance–doe CntrView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

ID, 83401, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BA-1410-2.

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

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Electrochemical Arsenic Immobilization for Sustainable Cobalt Production

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Opportunity for collaboration or licensing of an electrochemical process for cobalt recovery and arsenic immobilization developed at Idaho National Laboratory. The technology focuses on sustainable critical mineral extraction using hydrometallurgical methods.

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