# Commercialization opportunity for Multi-Avalanche Diamond (MAD) detector with Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ccr24003

- Solicitation number: CCR-24-003
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 2, 2024 at 2:45 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: MSTS – DOE Contractor (899012)
- NAICS: 54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Place of performance: North Las Vegas, Nevada
- County: Clark County (FIPS 32003). https://abierto.us/counties/clark-county-nv-32003
- City: North Las Vegas. https://abierto.us/cities/north-las-vegas-nv-3251800
- First posted: June 13, 2024
- Last posted: June 13, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ac357a02329641c9860f39de37411b08/view

## Description

**Title:** Commercialization opportunity for Multi-Avalanche Diamond (MAD) detector with Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS).

**Background Information:** Diamond photoconductive detectors can detect fast neutrons with a higher cross-section for interaction than gamma rays. Typical commercially available single crystal chemical vapor deposition diamond detectors are approximately 500 microns thick with electrical contacts on either side.

These devices do not exhibit inherent gain without an impractically large external voltage applied to the system and therefore must be fielded very close to a neutron source to reasonably measure the desired signal. External amplifiers also introduce unwanted noise and take up space that can already be limited. MSTS has developed a small profile, high inherent multiplicative gain fast neutron detector that overcomes the limitations of existing systems.

**Opportunity Description:** MSTS possesses the intellectual property and know-how to develop a MAD detector and is seeking partners in the development and commercialization effort of the system, associated electronics, and manufacturing. Partners are sought to collaborate via Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), commercial license agreement, or potential sale and assignment of IP rights.

MSTS is available to collaborate with non-federal entities (NFEs) including Business, Industry and Non-Profits, Universities, and Government Agencies to leverage a broad spectrum of talent and capabilities. Interested parties should contact MSTS Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office via email with the subject line: MAD Detector.

## Publications

- June 13, 2024: Sources sought, due July 2, 2024 at 2:45 AM EDT. Notice ac357a02329641c9860f39de37411b08. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ac357a02329641c9860f39de37411b08/view

## Points of contact

- Matthew Fritz, TPIP@nv.doe.gov

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