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Request for Information (RFI) for Advancing Critical and Emerging Microelectronics Technologies

Department of Energy · Special Notice · 26_04

posted 25 March 2026 · closes 1 October 2029 · NAICS 54171

Summary

The Department of Energy, through Sandia National Laboratories, issued a Request for Information to advance critical and emerging microelectronics technologies, including advanced semiconductors, AI-enabled chip research, and quantum-enabled devices. The notice emphasizes strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain and developing cutting‑edge microelectronics capabilities that are central to national security and economic competitiveness.

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