- Country: USA
- Summary: Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress Request for Information
- UST Ref No: 117174690
- Deadline: 21 Apr 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 030ADV25Q0128
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This is a Request for Information (RFI). The Library of Congress (LOC) reserves the right to cancel this RFI and any corresponding solicitation issued in the future. This RFI shall not be construed in any way to be a solicitation and is for informational purposes only.
The Library of Congress, hereinafter referred to as the “Library” or “LOC”,” is exploring innovative preservation methods for its digital collections. The LOC is seeking to determine the feasibility of utilizing synthetic DNA data storage for the long-term preservation of a subset of the Library-s digital collections. Currently, the Library manages over 1 billion unique objects of digital preservation data (
31 petabytes) via traditional storage methods. For redundancy, it may be reasonable for this portion of data to be permanently stored on a less accessible medium, like synthetic DNA. The Library aims to demonstrate the feasibility of DNA as a high-density, scalable, and durable medium for digital data storage.
At this time, the Library wishes to examine the feasibility of this method on a small subset of its digital collections. To be successful, a variety of data formats—including video, audio, text, and images— must be encoded onto synthetic DNA, errors must be detected/recorded, preservation techniques must be validated and select data must be recalled/read with high fidelity. This work will contribute to the growing field of DNA-based data storage while pushing the boundaries of access and preservation.
At this time, the Library has no preference regarding the synthesis approach of the vendor. Vendors may use either the ‘base by base- (short oligo model), the ‘DNA assembly- (long oligo model), or any other synthesis approach to achieve the desired outcomes written within the Statement of Objectives. In the future, it is likely that the Library will explore all methodologies as part of its effort to determine the most appropriate processes for its specific use-ca... - Documents:
030ADV25Q0128-Synthetic-DNA-Data-Storage-LOC-RFI.pdf
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The LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Synthetic DNA Data Storage- Library of Congress Request for Information. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 117174690 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-04-21.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
