Argonne National Laboratory, managed for the Department of Energy, invites information on available commercial or custom solutions for a Research Project Management System (RPMS). The Laboratory conducts a wide range of basic and applied research to advance scientific knowledge, address key energy challenges, protect the environment, and bolster national security.

Managing a portfolio of complex research projects, Argonne works with multiple stakeholders such as principal investigators, division leaders, financial partners, and subcontractors. Their project management lifecycle includes processes for work acceptance, risk evaluation, oversight, and subcontracting—functions that are essential for ensuring successful project outcomes while adhering to federal and institutional guidelines.

To streamline and enhance these operations, Argonne is seeking a comprehensive RPMS platform that standardizes and automates project workflows. The desired system should offer integrated tools for work acceptance, risk assessment, and project oversight, supporting compliance and operational efficiency in managing scientific research projects.