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Thermionic electron gun producing two round electron beams
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of four custom thermionic electron guns and associated non-recurring engineering charges. These specialized units must produce two round electron beams of 1.0 A each at 20 kV and are designed for transport by an external solenoid magnet using a shielded-cathode configuration. The manufacturing process requires adherence to custom electrode geometry and pole piece designs provided by the NRL, specifically utilizing vanadium permendur for the magnetic pole piece. The equipment must be engineered to withstand operating temperatures between 950 and 1250 degrees Celsius and must comply with strict technical tolerances and high-voltage testing requirements. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting HubZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 334513. The government will award the contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating offers based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Proposals must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and must include a mandatory statement confirming that the solicitation's terms and conditions are acceptable without modification. The final delivery of all hardware is scheduled for June 2027, with all items to be shipped to the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
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Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a thermionic electron gun producing two round electron beams of 1.0 A each at 20 kV, designed to be transported by an external solenoid magnet in a shielded-cathode configuration, manufactured to a custom electrode geometry and pole piece design provided by NRL.
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