Miniaturized NDT Probe Design and Fabrication

The contract involves the design and fabrication of miniaturized nondestructive testing (NDT) probes that are both compact and flexible. These probes must be capable of navigating through small-diameter tubes with internal diameters ranging from 0.100 to 0.400 inches, including those with tight bends. A critical requirement is that the probes maintain signal integrity to ensure effective flaw detection within these confined and challenging environments. Issued by Fluor Marine Propulsion, a Department of Energy contractor, the subcontract aims to advance inspection technology suited for intricate tube geometries. The solicitation was posted in May 2026, with responses due by late June 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 334516, which relates to manufacturing instrumentation. This effort supports specialized inspection capabilities for complex marine propulsion systems or similar applications requiring precise and reliable flaw detection within small and curved tubing.