TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: M-Resistor
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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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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is offering a Technology Licensing Opportunity for M-Resistor, an innovative solution for managing reflected energy in high-voltage pulsed power systems. M-Resistor enhances protection, inspectability, and operator confidence compared to prior designs. This is not a call for external services for technology development. Interested parties should contact LANL for licensing discussions by December 9, 2026.
Technology Overview
M-Resistor, developed by LANL, is an improved resistor assembly designed for MARX-generated pulsed power technology. It features an adjustable spark-gap path to an isolated ground, diverting reflected energy away from the power supply. Key advantages include:
- Protection of power supplies from damaging reflected energy.
- Adjustable response for different operating voltages.
- Improved worker visibility during setup and inspection due to clear epoxy potting.
- Easier detection of internal damage.
- Enhanced system safety through an isolated ground path. The technology is at TRL 4 and has a US Patent pending.
Market Applications
M-Resistor is suitable for various applications, including:
- Pulsed Power Systems: Research platforms, test systems, laboratory pulse generation.
- Instrumentation: Charging systems, protective interfaces, power conditioning assemblies.
- Defense: Pulsed X-ray systems, evaluation platforms, hardened test assets.
- Industrial Electronics: Specialty power equipment, high-voltage integration packages, reliability upgrades.
- Scientific Research Infrastructure: Physics laboratories, experimental facilities.
Licensing Details
LANL's licensing program aims to commercialize inventions developed by its researchers. Patented and patent-pending inventions are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, contact licensing@lanl.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Technology Licensing Opportunity)
- Set-Aside: None (Not Applicable)
- Response Due: December 9, 2026
- Published: June 8, 2026