Bid guide
How to bid on Heat Pipe Reactor Wick and Fill Platform licensing from the Department of Energy
What the Department of Energy is offering
The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for a technology platform that improves how high-temperature heat pipe reactors are manufactured. This platform, developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, focuses on creating stronger wick structures and a more reliable process for filling, sealing, and inspecting heat pipe arrays.
A stronger wick gives the system the capillary action needed to move liquid metal through the pipe under demanding thermal conditions. The fill platform helps prepare clean, repeatable assemblies better suited for reactor-grade use. This technology supports high-temperature heat transport in demanding environments and improves manufacturability of complex wick structures.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This licensing opportunity was published on June 04, 2026. The deadline for responses is December 03, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
After the deadline, the Department of Energy will evaluate the submitted licensing proposals. It is crucial to submit your response well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for companies in nuclear, space, or other high-heat industries looking to build durable thermal hardware. It is particularly relevant for organizations working in nuclear energy (microreactors, reactor heat transport), space (space reactors, power conversion), aerospace (high-reliability thermal control), and defense (remote power systems).
Companies involved in advanced manufacturing of specialized heat pipe production tools and processes, or industrial energy systems for high-temperature heat recovery, would also find this technology beneficial. The platform helps increase reliability and consistency in heat pipe production and enables more scalable filling, sealing, and inspection of heat pipe arrays.
How to respond to this opportunity
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly articulate how your company plans to utilize this technology platform. Highlight your firm's experience and capabilities in nuclear, space, or other high-heat industries, and demonstrate how this technology aligns with your current or future product development.
Focus on the advantages this platform offers, such as improved manufacturability, increased reliability, and scalability in heat pipe production. Detail your proposed commercialization plan, including market applications and how you intend to bring durable thermal hardware to market using this licensed technology. Ensure your proposal addresses the benefits for long-life, high-purity alkali-metal systems and compact, passive thermal management applications.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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