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High Flux Isotope Reactor Small Angle Neutron Scattering Polarizer

Dept. of Energy
FFP
est. $14K – $88K

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Quick Brief

The Department of Energy is procuring a polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly for the General-Purpose Small-Angle Neutron Scattering instrument at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor. This upgrade aims to enhance neutron scattering capabilities by enabling spin-resolved measurements, which are crucial for studying magnetic order and spin textures. Key requirements include specifications for materials, fabrication, inspection, and delivery of the complete assembly.

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Scope & Requirements

The work involves the fabrication and delivery of a polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly for the GP-SANS instrument, which will enhance its neutron scattering capabilities.

Contract Details

Contract Typei
FFP
Estimated Value
est. $14K – $88K
Similar contracts award $14K to $90K (median $33K, 26,980 awards)Within typical range
Incumbent Contractor
BATTELLE LLC
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published17d ago
Jul 8, 2026
Last Updated17d ago
Jul 8, 2026
Became Solicitation16d ago
Jul 8, 2026
Tracked
Response Due10d ago
Jul 15, 2026

Description

ORNL High Flux Isotope Reactor GP-SANS Polarizer The High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a high-flux research reactor that, in addition to isotope production, serves as a steady-state neutron source for a suite of neutron scattering instruments. Among these, the General-Purpose Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (GP-SANS) instrument is being upgraded to incorporate incident beam polarization capabilities. This enhancement will enable spin-resolved SANS measurements, allowing for the separation of nuclear and magnetic scattering components and facilitating studies of magnetic order, spin textures, and correlated spin structures. A critical component of this upgrade is the integration of a polarizing cavity, which utilizes magnetized supermirrors or transmission-based polarizers to produce a beam of neutrons in a well-defined spin state prior to their interaction with the sample. This capability is essential for conducting polarization analysis and advanced techniques such as polarization contrast measurements and vector-magnetic SANS. This specification defines

requirements for materials of construction, fabrication, inspection, and delivery to the Company of a complete polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly. The polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly shall be installed at the GP-SANS instrument. Bill Mitchum Alternative

Point of Contact Markus Camfield to this opportunity. RFP PR449089 GP-SANS Polarizer Amendment 01.pdf RFP PR449089 GP-SANS Polarizer.pdf Attachment A - HFIR GP-SANS V-Cavity Equipment Specification.pdf Attachment B - Terms-Conditions-Fixed-Price-BSD-CS-2150-10.01.2025.pdf Attachment C - Prime-Flowdown-Clauses-BSD-CS-2258-01.13.2026-1.pdf Attachment D - Reps-and-Certs-International-2025.10.01.pdf 305 KB Public Jun 15, 2026 Attachment E - Reps-and-Certs-Abbreviated-2026.03.09.pdf Attachment F - Exhibit-2-Rep-Limited-Rights-Data-Restricted-Computer-Software-2025.10.13.pdf

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