ORNL-TT-2026-01
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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 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle, LLC under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has issued a Special Notice seeking commercialization partners for its Cryogenic DT Fusion Pellet Injection System. This opportunity involves licensing four specific patent-pending technologies developed for fusion energy applications. License applications are due by April 20, 2026.
Opportunity Details
ORNL is offering licensing opportunities for the following patent-pending technologies:
- 5675 - SOLID CONVEYANCE WITH SINGLE PHASE CHANGE METHOD FOR CRYOGENIC EXTRUSION RECIRCULATION: A system and method for continuous pellet formation, involving a cryogenically-cooled extruder, auger, and a restrictive section to recirculate gaseous phase material.
- 6044 - TRITIUM-COMPATIBLE CRYOGENIC SCREW EXTRUDER FOR PLASMA ENERGY PELLET INJECTION: A screw extruder designed for continuous production of deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion fuel pellets, featuring hermetic separation through tritium-compatible rotary seals (magnetic, ferrofluidic, or labyrinth) and specialized lubrication/purge systems.
- 6047 - TRITIUM-COMPATIBLE CRYOGENIC PELLET GAS GUN: A gas gun for D-T pellet fueling apparatus, including a pellet sizer assembly for in situ adjustment of pellet length and dual flexible metal bellows seals for hermetic separation, allowing length reduction without venting.
- 6052 - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR CRYOGENIC FUSION FUELS: A pressure relief device for D-T fusion fueling systems, featuring tritium-compatible materials, a tapered valve seal, and a helical compression spring for pressure relief and reliable reseating. It also includes a parallel burst disc for redundant safety.
Key Information
- Type: Special Notice (Licensing Opportunity)
- Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) / Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- Location: Oak Ridge, TN, United States
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Action Items
Interested parties should submit license applications to the ORNL Technology Transfer Office by the specified deadline. For inquiries, contact Eugene R. Cochran at cochraner@ornl.gov or Sue Burchfield at burchfieldse@ornl.gov.