Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress Request for Information
ID: 030ADV25Q0128Type: Special Notice
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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https://sam.gov/opp/adc4a2ac1f2445de83eacfc62a8e75dd/view
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    The Library of Congress (LOC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the feasibility of utilizing synthetic DNA for the long-term preservation of its extensive digital collections, which currently exceed 31 petabytes. The objectives include encoding 1.0TB of various data formats—such as video, audio, text, and images—onto synthetic DNA, ensuring high accuracy in the writing process, validating preservation techniques, and documenting the overall process and findings. This initiative is significant as it aims to enhance data preservation methods while supporting the Library's future needs, particularly in light of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Riley Leonhardt at rleonhardt@loc.gov or Betsy Lewis-Matsuoka at bmatsuoka@loc.gov, with the project expected to be completed within one year under a fixed-price contract structure.

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    Riley Leonhardt
    (202) 940-6833
    rleonhardt@loc.gov
    Betsy Lewis-Matsuoka
    (202) 707-0170
    bmatsuoka@loc.gov
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    The Library of Congress is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the feasibility of using synthetic DNA for long-term data storage. The purpose is to invest in innovative preservation methods for its extensive digital collections, currently managed through traditional storage. The RFI seeks input from vendors on synthesizing DNA data storage for encoding various data formats with high accuracy, detecting errors, and ensuring data retrieval. Specific objectives include testing the writing of 1.0TB of digital data onto synthetic DNA, validating preservation techniques, documenting processes, and ensuring the integrity of encoded information. The contractor will develop a project management plan, maintain communication with the Library, and provide various formal reports on progress and findings. This initiative aims to push boundaries in data preservation, aligning with the Library's future needs and supporting the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The period of performance is one year, with a fixed-price contract structure, where payments depend on deliverables. The RFI emphasizes concise, informative responses and outlines evaluation criteria for future proposals based on technical understanding, approach, project management, and pricing.
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