; (B) instruments and modeling resources for understanding the physical, chemical, and cellular processes of biological and environmental systems; (C) integrated high-throughput sequencing, DNA design and synthesis, metabolomics and computational analysis; and (D) such other facilities as the Director considers appropriate, consistent with section 209 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7139 ). (3) Existing facilities In carrying out the program established in paragraph (1), the Director is encouraged to evaluate the capabilities of existing user facilities and, to the maximum extent practicable, invest in modernization of those capabilities to address emerging research priorities. 206. Fusion energy (a) Program The Director shall carry out a fusion energy sciences research program to expand the understanding of plasmas and matter at very high temperatures and densities and build the science and engineering foundation needed to develop a fusion energy source. (b) Public-Private partnerships (1) In general In carrying out the program authorized in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make available fusion energy science infrastructure to industry partners in order to achieve faster and cost-effective development of fusion energy technologies toward commercial readiness. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall make available— (A) experimental capabilities and testing facilities; (B) computational capabilities, modeling and simulation tools; (C) access to existing datasets and data validation tools; and (D) land use and site information for demonstration facilities. (2) Selection (A) In general The Secretary shall select industry partners for awards on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (B) Considerations In selecting industry stakeholders under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider— (i) the information disclosed by the Department under this subsection