Attachment J2- Example Ceremonial Storage Vessels.docx

Attachment J2 is a supporting document for RFP 030ADV25R0036 that appears to contain two images of ceremonial storage vessels related to the Library of Congress's synthetic DNA data storage project. The document indicates these vessels will be used to ceremonially store a subset of digital data encoded onto synthetic DNA, in support of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing.

The broader solicitation seeks a contractor to perform a proof-of-concept for DNA-based data storage, with specific requirements including: writing 1.5GB of Library digital data (video, audio, images, text) onto synthetic DNA, detecting encoding accuracy, documenting processes and error rates, and successfully recalling stored data. The procurement will be conducted in a two-step process, with Phase 1 proposals due by June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, focused on corporate experience and understanding of requirements. Interested offerors must submit questions by June 12, 2025, to the designated Library of Congress contract contacts.