Technology Licensing Opportunity Forticoat Steel Tender - 141640487

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Technology Licensing Opportunity Forticoat Steel

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Posting Date: 20 May 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 141640487

Document Ref. No.: S-133877

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

FortiCoat Steel offers a practical way to help metal surfaces last longer in demanding environments by combining a recyclable etching step with a nanoparticle-infused protective polymer coating. The process, developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, creates a metal surface that is optimized for coating and then adds a smooth, durable barrier designed to resist corrosion, wear, salt water, acids, radiation and surface damage, making it attractive for operators seeking stronger performance with less maintenance over time.
How it Works
FortiCoat Steel uses a two-step treatment process for steel and other metals. First, a highly oxidizing ion, such as Ce(IV), Ag(II) or Co(III), etches the metal surface. The ion is continuously regenerated in an electrochemical cell, which makes the process efficient and reduces waste by recycling the solution. That controlled etching creates a high-surface-area, wettable surface that accepts coatings more effectively. Next, a specially selected polymer coating is applied, often with nanoparticles mixed into it to improve wear resistance and add functions such as antimicrobial performance.
Technical Description
FortiCoat Steel begins with controlled chemical etching that removes material between grain boundaries on steel or other metals by using a strongly oxidizing ionic species that is continuously regenerated in an electrochemical cell. The disclosure states that the process etches steel quickly and can be controlled to create a very high surface area and an easily wettable surface. This is especially useful for stainless steel because untreated stainless steel is described as difficult to coat. The recycling of the etching solution also helps limit secondary waste from the treatment step.
After etching, the treated metal receives a polymer coating designed for strong surface adherence and long-term durability. FortiCoat uses a dual-polymer approach in which one polymer coordinates with the metal surface and another ...
Notice ID: s-133877

Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of

Sub-tier: energy, department of

Office: triad - doe contractor

Product Service Code: aj12 - general science and technology r&d services; general science and technology; applied research

NAICS Code: 325510 - Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: jun 30, 2027

Inactive Policy: manual

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