Kinoform Beam Splitter

The Department of Energy Office of Science is seeking to procure Kinoform Beam Splitter optics, specifically nanostructured silicon gratings designed for X-ray beam splitting applications. The vendor must fabricate two nominally identical devices mounted on silicon membrane substrates measuring approximately 15 mm x 15 mm, with technical specifications including a 150 nm pitch, 9600 eV design energy, 5 micrometer structure height, and ~500 micrometers x 4000 micrometers grating structure dimensions. The procurement is based on detailed specifications outlined in a controlled technical document (A3 Specs.pdf) that references Optics Letter Vol. 42, Issue 21, and requires adherence to U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations classified as EAR99 Technology. The opportunity is categorized under Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) and Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories (PSC 6650). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 14, 2026, with a due date of January 29, 2026 for questions and preliminary responses.

No set-asides have been designated for this procurement opportunity. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose the incumbent contractor, estimated award value, or specific budget range for this contract. The document specifies the requirement for two units of the kinoform beam splitter devices rather than a larger quantity, indicating a specialized, limited-volume procurement. No explicit timeline for device delivery or service completion is provided in the available pre-solicitation materials. Interested vendors should review the detailed A3 Specs.pdf file and the referenced publication to fully understand the technical requirements and fabrication standards necessary to submit a competitive response.