Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

    Opportunity to collaborate using a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    Sol. 26_02Special NoticeRichland, WA
    Open · 87d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    87
    closes Jul 20, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 19, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    54171
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    8900
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Energy invites collaboration through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Sandia National Laboratories. This opportunity allows non-federal entities to leverage Sandia's unique technologies and capabilities to enhance product commercialization and advance fundamental science. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest in this collaborative research initiative.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    26_02
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    January 19, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 20, 2026
    NAICS Code
    54171AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    8900
    Contract Code
    8900
    Issuing Office
    ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
    Primary Contact
    CRADA
    State
    WA
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Background Information: Sandia National Laboratories is operated and managed by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS), LLC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. NTESS operates Sandia National Laboratories as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and supports numerous federal, state, and local government agencies, companies, and organizations. As a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), NTESS may perform work for/with industry and/or academia. Any collaboration must allow FFRDC participation and meet the requirements of NTESS’s management and operating contract with DOE/NNSA. NTESS may also license technologies in the form of patents, and copyrighted material (including software). Opportunity Description: NTESS is available to collaborate with non-federal entities (NFEs) including Business, Industry and Non-Profits, Universities, Government Agencies, and other National Labs to leverage a broad spectrum of talent and capabilities. A CRADA Participant benefits from Sandia’s programs and capabilities to potentially improve products/technologies for increased commercialization opportunities, furthers understanding of fundamental science in academia, and/or provides cutting-edge capabilities to help ensure our nation’s security. NTESS and DOE benefit from collaborative research supporting DOE missions and program objectives. What distinguishes a CRADA from other technology transfer mechanisms is the collaborative nature of the work; through a CRADA a Participant and NTESS will work together as collaborators. What NTESS Brings to the Collaboration: When executing a CRADA, NTESS allows Participants to access NTESS’s unique technologies, processes, capabilities, and technical knowledge, and protect commercially valuable information developed jointly under a CRADA. Collaborating with NTESS can result in improved products and technologies, research collaborations that explore niche areas, local economic development, and industry innovation. NTESS invites you to explore the opportunity for collaboration. We look forward to receiving expressions of interest. Research Foundations Success Stories Primary Point of Contact: CRADA Team Email: CRADA@sandia.gov Keywords: Collaboration, Bioscience, Computing and Information, Engineering, Earth Science, Materials, Nanodevices, Microsystems, Radiation, Electrical, High Energy Density

    Key dates

    1. January 19, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 20, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Opportunity to collaborate using a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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