- Country: USA
- Summary: CALL FOR COMMERCIALIZATION PARTNERS: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX)
- UST Ref No: 125876028
- Deadline: 15 Oct 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 25-28862
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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... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINCALL FOR COMMERCIALIZATION PARTNERS: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX) - USA Tender
The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for CALL FOR COMMERCIALIZATION PARTNERS: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX). This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 125876028 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-10-15.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
