Tech Licensing Opportunity: Advanced Feedthrough Assembly Technology for Sealed Environments
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), through Battelle Energy Alliance (INL), is offering a Tech Licensing Opportunity for an Advanced Feedthrough Assembly Technology for sealed environments. This innovative technology enhances the integrity of sealed chambers in demanding industrial and research settings by providing unparalleled reliability and effectiveness in sealing. Responses are due by June 1, 2026.
Technology Overview
This technology features a feedthrough assembly with a conductor, a first insulator, and a metal gasket system designed for robust seals. It is optimized for high performance in sealed chambers requiring controlled environments, utilizing strategic compression of metal gaskets to ensure leak-proof seals under significant pressure differences, high temperatures, and constrained spaces.
Key Advantages:
- Enhanced Seal Durability: Integrates copper metal gaskets for long-lasting seals in extreme environments.
- Resistance to Harsh Conditions: Maintains integrity under high pressures and temperatures.
- Compact Design: Streamlined configuration suitable for space-constrained applications.
- Easy Integration: Features a threaded nipple for straightforward installation into existing systems, particularly vacuum chambers.
Problems Solved:
- Leakage in sealed chambers due to large pressure differentials.
- Seal degradation at high temperatures.
- Space constraints in chamber design.
- Maintenance of controlled environments for industrial and research applications.
Development Status: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5. Protected by US Patent Application No. 17/302,168.
Market Applications
- Industrial Manufacturing: Ideal for chemical processing and high-pressure treatments requiring rigorous containment.
- Scientific Research: Critical for laboratories needing specific atmospheric conditions for experimental integrity.
- Aerospace and Defense: Suitable for applications requiring robust environmental isolation.
Licensing Details
INL's Technology Deployment department focuses on licensing intellectual property and partnering with industry collaborators for commercialization. INL offers strategic access to proprietary technology and customizes licensing terms for mutually beneficial agreements. This is not a call for external services or funding.
Timeline & Contact
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
- Contact: For specific discussions on licensing, contact td@inl.gov or visit https://inl.gov/technology-deployment/. The primary contact is Andrew Rankin (andrew.rankin@inl.gov).