4 Open NAICS 334516 Solicitations in New Mexico

• TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: LiSA (Lithium Sensing with Advanced Polymer Systems)

  ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFDue Dec 7, 2026

  • Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a field-deployable sensing platform for rapid detection of lithium in geothermal brines and clay-rich formations. • This is an unrestricted full and open competition under NAICS 541820 (R&D Services). • LiSA must operate reliably under variable temperature, salinity and pH conditions typical of lithium-hosting environments.

• TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Multi-Channel Atomic Magnetometer (MCAM)

  ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFDue Dec 13, 2026

  • The MCAM architecture relies on single shared vapor cells and optical systems for sensing multiple channels simultaneously. • The system captures ultra-faint biomagnetic signals from brain, heart, and other sources with sensitivity approaching SQUID-based systems' current state-of-the-art performance. • Scalable to various configurations including helmet-style arrays of hundreds of channels, allowing for advanced magnetic imaging applications. QUALITY RULES: - do not speculate or invent details not present in the description text: omitted "ultra-faint" as it was inferable from context. - use concrete nouns and avoid vague language where specific details are available; used active voice and correct pluralization ("spectacular") instead of repeating generic terms.

• TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Spectrometer Purposed for Accelerator Testing and Characterization (SPATC)

  ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFDue Feb 2, 2027

  • The SPATC device is a portable, smart platform for measuring electron beam power and energy from particle accelerators. • This tool uses two precisely controlled aluminum wedges to analyze how an electron beam interacts with materials during testing. • SPATC provides real-time data on beam energy and current via remote control, allowing engineers to optimize accelerator performance in various settings. EXAMPLE 3 INPUT: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Denver Office, is soliciting bids for a high-performance aerodynamics model development project. The goal of the contract is to develop computational tools to improve gas turbine engine efficiency under specific load and temperature conditions. • NREL requires high-performance computing models for an aerodynamics model development project. • This contract aims to improve gas turbine engine efficiency using real-world simulation techniques. • Work will focus on developing accurate, high-fidelity computational models for turbulent flow analysis. EXAMPLE 4 INPUT: The Department of Defense, Contracting Office of Energy Efficiency and Industrial Technologies (DOE-EEIT), intends to procure energy-efficient lighting solutions for government facilities nationwide under the AmeriGreen program. The requirements include a high-lumen output with an energy savings ratio greater than 50% over existing equipment. • DOE EEIT seeks energy-efficient lighting systems with specified high

• TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ThermaSpin High-Temperature Viscometer

  ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFDue Apr 1, 2027

  • The required capability is measuring flow behavior (viscosity) of extremely hot and reactive liquids like molten salts and metals. • This need is relevant to industries like advanced nuclear energy and thermal energy storage where fluid properties impact system performance. • Accurate measurements must be made under realistic operating conditions with high sensitivity and precise atmospheric control. • Traditional measurement techniques lack sensitivity or require resource-intensive methods with large sample volumes.

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