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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Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)
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PR371842
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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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  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory PO Box 2008
  • Oak Ridge , TN 37831
  • USA
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History
  • May 08, 2025 04:57 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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