ORNL High Flux Isotope Reactor GP-SANS Polarizer

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Background The High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a high-flux research reactor that serves as a steady-state neutron source for neutron scattering instruments. The contract aims to upgrade the General-Purpose Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (GP-SANS) instrument by integrating incident beam polarization capabilities, which will enable advanced studies of magnetic order and spin structures. This upgrade includes the fabrication and delivery of a polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly essential for conducting polarization analysis. Work Details The contract requires the fabrication of a complete polarizing cavity and magnetic housing assembly to be installed at the GP-SANS instrument. The specifications include: - Integration of magnetized supermirrors or transmission-based polarizers to produce neutrons in a well-defined spin state. - Materials of construction, fabrication, inspection, and delivery requirements are detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). - The anticipated subcontract type is Fixed Price. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Bidder Requirements Offerors must demonstrate technical feasibility and capability to meet the stated objectives. They should provide sufficient detail in their proposals to substantiate claims regarding their understanding and ability to accomplish the work. No small business set-aside is indicated.