Environmental Technology Government Bids & RFPs

This notice describes a bioengineered peptide platform developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for the selective recovery of high-value critical minerals from dilute and complex process streams. The technology offers a low chemical, low water approach that integrates into existing bioleach operations, addressing bottlenecks in traditional separation technologies. Key advantages include reduced operating costs, improved recovery from low-grade streams, lower water use, and minimal capital disruption. The platform is compatible with existing infrastructure and is flexible across multiple critical minerals. The development status is TRL 3, with a US patent application pending. LANL is seeking tech partnerships through licensing agreements for commercial innovation. This is not a call for external services for technology development.

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) from the NIH National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) for general science and technology R&D services, specifically applied research. The purpose is to conduct market research to determine the availability of capable small businesses, including all socioeconomic categories. This notice is not a solicitation and does not commit the government to any contract. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this SSN. Proprietary information submitted should be appropriately marked.

The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is seeking quotes for a pilot program to evaluate pump protection and antiragging technologies. The goal is to reduce pump clogging, improve operational reliability, and lower maintenance and energy costs at wastewater lift stations. The pilot will focus on technologies that can proactively detect and mitigate the impacts of ragging and other non-flushable materials. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate measurable improvements in reliability, maintenance reduction, energy efficiency, and overall lifecycle cost benefits. The pilot duration is 120 days or as needed. Electronic quotes are not accepted after the closing date and time. Pricing must include delivery (F. O. B. destination). SAWS reserves the right to award to one source. Terms and conditions are in the attachments. For technical assistance, contact the ion waves customer success team at **** x 4 or email emailprotected. To report ethics violations, call ****.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) from IARPA seeking information on the current state of the art in biologically derived materials suitable for controlled transience in propulsion systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The goal is to understand how material degradation can be extended beyond structural components to include turbines, engines, motors, and associated propulsion elements. IARPA is particularly interested in approaches that utilize diverse triggering modalities beyond UV or water initiation, which are stable in various environmental conditions. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Responses are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 15, 2026, and must be electronically submitted as PDF documents to ***@***. *. * should be submitted to the same address, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. Proprietary content should not be included in questions.