Emerging Technologies Opportunity Program (ETOP) 2026 - Development of an automated system for plant tissue culture and transformation
PTC-ETOP-2026 · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, performed in Berkeley, CA, with responses due 2026-06-01. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
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This RFP is hereby modified as of 5/15/26 to add the attached Question & Answer document. All others terms and conditions of this RFP remain the same. __________________________________________________________ Dear Prospective Offeror, The University of California, on behalf of the Lawrence Berkeley
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION | $4.3M | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | $17.5M | n/a | 2026-06-30 |
| MICRON BIOMEDICAL INC | $4.5M | 18 | 2026-06-24 |
| TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION | $47K | 1 | 2026-06-24 |
| CHROMOLOGIC LLC | $4.5M | 18 | 2026-06-24 |
Questions
What is solicitation PTC-ETOP-2026?
Emerging Technologies Opportunity Program (ETOP) 2026 - Development of an automated system for plant tissue culture and transformation, issued by ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, under NAICS 541714 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY)), performed in Berkeley, CA. Responses are due 2026-06-01.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $47K to $17.5M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is PTC-ETOP-2026 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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