Small Scale R&D Electron Beam Melting System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- EBMS
- Agency
-
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332117 Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tennessee 37830, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This pre-solicitation notice is for a Small Scale R&D Electron Beam Melting System being procured by the Department of Energy (DOE). The system must meet specific technical requirements, including a beam accelerating voltage of at least 60kV, a build volume no larger than 100mm diameter and 150mm tall, and a base pressure in the vacuum chamber and electron gun of at least 10-6 mbar or lower. Key objectives include allowing for small-scale processing of high-temperature materials in a vacuum environment and providing complete control over the electron beam positioning and in-situ monitoring. The system must have a footprint less than 3 square meters, weigh less than 1000 kg, and be delivered and installed within 2 months.
The pre-solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations. The relevant NAICS code is likely 333249 (Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) and the PSC code could be 3F15 (Additive Manufacturing Machines). No potential incumbents or current contractors are named. The pre-solicitation does not provide any details on the award value or budget range for this procurement.
Notice text
To enable project success, ORNL is looking to expand their capabilities in electron beam powder bed additive manufacturing. The system specifications that are required are listed below. The electron beam powder bed additive system will allow for small scale processing of high temperature materials in a vacuum environment. The system will allow for complete control over the electron beam positioning as a function of time along with in-situ electron monitoring correlated to beam position. The system will require small amounts of metal powder in order to build specimens. The system will also conform to space and weight requirements listed below.
Certain non-negotiable features as well as further stretch goals have been identified for the Small Scale R&D EBM system. Listed below, a machine is being pursued that…
Specifications:
Power Source: Electron Beam
Beam accelerating voltage: at least 60kV
Laser heated cathode
Beam Power: Variable up to 6 kW
Build volume shape: Circular
Build volume size: no larger than 100mm diameter and 150mm tall
Base pressure in vacuum chamber: at least 10-6 mbar or lower
Base pressure in electron gun: at least 10-6 mbar or lower
Pumpdown time of vacuum chamber: no more than 15 minutes
System will contain a backscatter electron detector for in-situ process monitoring able to operate in both TOPO and COMPO modes
System will utilize a push piston to supply powder to the raking mechanism
System will utilize a periscope type optical train to allow for unobstructed viewing of the fabrication process without degradation due to metallization
Beam control and tool paths will be open source and fully customizable via programming scripts
System will utilize a digital acquisition system along with triggers to allow for 3rd party sensors to be integrated into the system
System will utilize Linux as the primary operating system
Time to change to new material: less than 4 hours
System will have a footprint in X and Y of less than 3 square meters
System will weigh less than 1000 kg
System Power: 400V
Delivery timeframe less than 2 months
Installation of the equipment will be performed by seller along with a site acceptance test to be determined by the seller
Seller will supply any documentation on electrical certifications and electrical diagrams
Seller will provide on-site training of the equipment
Seller will supply option for service contract
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Electron Diffractometer (MicroED) System | Department of Energy | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity