Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)

Location:	Tennessee
Posted:	May 8, 2025
Due:	May 15, 2025
Agency:	ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	PR371842
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Notice ID

PR371842

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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: May 08, 2025 04:57 pm EDT
Original Response Date: May 15, 2025 04:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: May 15, 2025
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: AJ13 - GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
NAICS Code:
- 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Place of Performance:
Oak Ridge , TN 37830

USA

Description

Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)

The Material-Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX), a superconducting magnet, steady-state device, is being built at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), herein

referred to as "ORNL", to address the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor. This device, as designed, will have the unique feature of being able to conduct

accelerated lifetime tests of plasma-facing components, including those that have experienced neutron damage.

The supplier shall provide:

- A high-energy Nd:YAG laser system, including:

- Laser head and housing

- Rack-mountable power supply (208V, 1-phase)

- Heat exchanger compatible with ORNL’s chilled water utilities

- Integration support with the ORNL-MPEX Diagnostic Laser Center

- All required technical documentation and factory test reports

- Packaging, delivery, installation, and onsite commissioning support

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

Oak Ridge National Laboratory PO Box 2008
Oak Ridge , TN 37831
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Misty Magill
magillm@ornl.gov
Phone Number 8653411872

Secondary Point of Contact

Granda Humphrey
humphreygp@ornl.gov
Phone Number 865-341-3659

History

May 08, 2025 04:57 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)

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