Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)
Subject: Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX)
Solicitation Number: PR371842
Notice Type: SRCSGT
NAICS: 334516
Notice Published: 05-08-25
Response Due: 05-15-25
Agency: Department of Energy
Office: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Contact: Misty Magill magillm@ornl.gov Ph: (865) 341-1872
Office Address: Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Place of Performance: Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Procurement of Thomson Scattering Laser System for the Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX) The Material-Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX), a superconducting magnet, steady-state device, is being built at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), herein referred to as "ORNL", to address the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor. This device, as designed, will have the unique feature of being able to conduct accelerated lifetime tests of plasma-facing components, including those that have experienced neutron damage. The supplier shall provide: - A high-energy Nd:YAG laser system, including: - Laser head and housing - Rack-mountable power supply (208V, 1-phase) - Heat exchanger compatible with ORNL?s chilled water utilities - Integration support with the ORNL-MPEX Diagnostic Laser Center - All required technical documentation and factory test reports - Packaging, delivery, installation, and onsite commissioning support