CALL FOR COMMERCIALIZATION PARTNERS: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLx) Tender, USA - 125876028

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: CALL FOR COMMERCIALIZATION PARTNERS: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLx)

Deadline: 15 Oct 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 125876028

Document Ref. No.: 25-28862

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

On behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) invites qualified commercial partners to submit proposals for the advancement, commercialization, and deployment of the Plasma Liner Experiment (PLx) —a novel, scalable platform for plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) and high-energy plasma applications.

Triad seeks commercialization partners from aerospace, fusion, and advanced energy sectors who can commit to a phased, multi-year commercialization plan. Partners should address how they intend to relocate PLx from LANL, develop and implement a roadmap for short- and long-term markets, and deploy the platform into high-demand short-term markets while advancing fusion development.

BACKGROUNDThe plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) concept originated at LANL in 2010 as a hybrid between magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) and inertial confinement fusion (ICF). It uses high-speed plasma jets to create a spherical plasma liner that compresses a magnetized plasma target to achieve fusion conditions.

PLx Milestones to Date:• Built and operated a 36-gun array of supersonic plasma jets to form spherical plasma liners.• Built and operated a 6-gun array of magnetized plasma jets to form plasma targets.• Demonstrated liner symmetry and ram pressure performance in experiments.• Developed and integrated real-time diagnostic systems.• Will achieve deuterium target compression with a plasma liner toward fusion-relevant parameters by mid-2026.

ABOUT TECHNOLOGYKey Features• Hybrid Fusion Model — Combines strengths of MCF and ICF for potentially lower-cost, modular scale-up.• Non-destructive Operation — Plasma jets are isolated from the burn region, reducing wear and extending system life.• Scalable Architecture — Configurable number of plasma guns for different performance needs.• Compact Footprint — Operates without large magnets or multi-megajoule lasers.• High Repetition Potential — Desi...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 25-28862
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Department/Ind. Agency : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: TRIAD - DOE CONTRACTOR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Sep 05, 2025 08:59 am MDT
Original Response Date: Oct 15, 2025 05:00 pm MDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Sep 05, 2026
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: AJ12 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Los Alamos, NM 87545 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

PLX-Commercialization-Call_September-2025-1.pdf