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Simulator Collection for Atomic to Continuum Scales (SCACS)

Department of Energy · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · Special Notice · S-196281

posted 18 August 2026 · closes 16 February 2027 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AN15

Summary

The notice describes a solicitation for SCACS, an AI‑driven multiscale simulation platform that links atomic‑scale physics to continuum engineering models for predicting thermal and electrical transport in materials. The capability is intended to accelerate material design across sectors such as semiconductors, fusion energy, aerospace, and quantum devices by providing high‑fidelity, direction‑dependent predictions at device‑relevant scales.

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