High Performance Cation Exchange Media
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION - DOE CONTRACTOR office, is seeking proposals for High Performance Cation Exchange Media. This solicitation aims to develop cation exchange media with enhanced thermal stability, high ion exchange capacity, and low solubility in alkaline solutions. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity addresses the need for improved cation exchange media to overcome the temperature limitations of traditional organic resins (140°F). The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is specifically looking for media that meets the following requirements:
- Improved thermal stability: Enabling normal operating temperatures of ≥ 250°F at saturation pressure or above.
- Total mixed bed ion exchange capacity: Greater than 0.8 milliequivalents per milliliter.
- Low solubility: In dilute alkaline solutions at elevated temperatures. Prospective offerings should detail changes to typical media properties (e.g., chemistry, structure) or propose new materials. Selected materials will undergo testing for cation exchange capacity, solubility, and physical integrity across varying temperatures and durations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026
- Published: February 17, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified performance characteristics for cation exchange media. Selected materials will be tested for key properties including capacity, solubility, and physical integrity under various thermal conditions.
Additional Notes
A Q&A period will be held over the next four weeks. Interested parties should reach out to the Point of Contact to be included in the Q&A sessions. Cognizant Scientist: John Arnason Cognizant Manager: Cassandra Dickson Primary Contact: ATIP (ATIP@unnpp.gov)