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The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Available for Licensing Fluorescent Tracer Technology for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure Detection in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 30 Jul 2026 and is scheduled to close on 30 Aug 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 146203055, while the tender notice number is BA-1719 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Available for Licensing Fluorescent Tracer Technology for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure Detection
Deadline: 30 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 30 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146203055
Document Ref. No.: BA-1719
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Technology Licensing Opportunity: This technology is available for licensing through Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Technology Deployment office. INL is not seeking to procure products or services in connection with this technology, and no procurement activity is associated with INL's technology transfer process. Interested parties are invited to contact INL to discuss licensing terms and partnership opportunities.
Overview
Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is used across petroleum refining, semiconductor manufacturing, glass processing, pharmaceutical synthesis, mineral processing, and laboratory research, among others. Despite established handling protocols, accidental skin or surface contact remains a persistent hazard — compounded by HF's unusual toxicological profile: at low concentrations, early-stage contact produces no pain, burning, or visible irritation, while damage to subcutaneous tissue and bone progresses silently before symptoms appear.
This technology introduces a UV-fluorescent tracer additive created froma xanthene powder.. The additive is designed to remain chemically inert while enabling workers to survey skin, clothing, or surfaces using a UV light source after handling. Fluorescence indicates contact, supporting immediate decontamination and first aid before acid penetrates tissue. The approach is intended as a complementary detection layer alongside existing personal protective equipment and engineering controls.
Industry Need
Current HF safety practice relies on prevention: chemical-resistant PPE, engineered containment, and procedural controls. These measures reduce exposure frequency but do not eliminate the risk of accidental contact, particularly in production environments or during equipment maintenance. No field-deployable method currently exists for workers to confirm the absence of skin or surface contact after an HF-handling task. The standard indicator of exposure is symptom onset, which may occur hours after contact, aft...
Notice ID: ba-1719
Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of
Sub-tier: energy, department of
Office: battelle energy alliance–doe cntr
Product Service Code: h268 - equipment and materials testing- chemicals and chemical products
NAICS Code: 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: sep 14, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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