Corelated Manufacturing RFI
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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https://sam.gov/opp/507b4e4e17a1488b84593d5a4daaffcc/view
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    The Department of Energy, through UT-Battelle LLC, is seeking information from interested parties regarding capabilities in additive manufacturing (AM) materials development, specifically for multi-length scale correlative manufacturing and characterization. The objective is to enhance understanding of the relationship between process, structure, and properties of AM components, which is crucial for assessing their performance and longevity. This initiative aims to expand ORNL's capabilities in electron beam powder bed additive manufacturing and correlative microscopy, requiring detailed specifications for various advanced microscopy systems and an electron beam printer. Interested parties should submit their capability statements to Scott Scarbrough at scarbroughws@ornl.gov or Mckenzi Baz at bazmk@ornl.gov by the specified deadlines, as this notice is a Sources Sought and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    Scott Scarbrough
    (865) 235-3750
    scarbroughws@ornl.gov
    Mckenzi Baz
    (865) 576-6063
    bazmk@ornl.gov
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