SAM #479547

RFI: Diamond Film Processing and Characterization for Hybrid MCP-PMT Development at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking information from organizations with expertise in diamond film processing for a research project (LDRD-26-055). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy - Brookhaven Science Associates, operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Deliverables Requested: - Two processed thin diamond film samples with negative electron affinity (NEA) surface treatment - Technical summary report including secondary electron yield (SEY) measurements - Services Requested: - Procurement of high-quality diamond film samples - Precision thickness reduction using laser processing and/or reactive ion etching (RIE) - NEA surface treatment on one surface of each sample - Materials characterization, including SEY measurements - Conditional surface doping and/or electrically conductive coating based on test results - Notable Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate experience with diamond film processing and NEA activation - Ability to perform advanced materials characterization and surface engineering - Deliverables must support research into Hybrid Microchannel Plate Photomultiplier Tubes (MCP-PMT) with diamond transmission dynodes

Description

Request for Information (RFI) No.: 479547

Title: Development of Hybrid MCP-PMT with a Diamond Transmission Dynode

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under Contract DE-SC0012704 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for market research and acquisition planning purposes only.

This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), does not constitute a solicitation, and does not obligate BSA or DOE to issue a solicitation, make an award, or reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response.

BSA is seeking information from qualified organizations with demonstrated capabilities in the procurement, processing, surface treatment, and characterization of diamond film materials to support Brookhaven National Laboratory's research project LDRD-26-055.

The anticipated effort includes the procurement of high-quality diamond film samples; precision thickness reduction using laser processing and/or reactive ion etching (RIE); negative electron affinity (NEA) surface treatment; materials characterization, including secondary electron yield (SEY) measurements; and, if appropriate, surface doping and/or conductive coating of the processed samples. The attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) describes the anticipated scope of work. Respondents are requested to submit the following:

a) An indication of interest in performing the work described in the attached DRAFT SOW. b) A brief Statement of Capabilities describing your organization's ability to perform the anticipated work outlined in the attached DRAFT SOW. Include relevant experience with diamond film processing, surface treatment, materials characterization, and demonstrated experience with Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) activation, particularly for diamond or similar materials.

Submittals must be received no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, July 6, 2026. Late responses may not be considered.

Submission Instructions: Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to:

csmith2@bnl.gov

Subject line: “BSA RFI-479547”

Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing via email to the address above. BSA appreciates your interest and participation.

Attachment (1) – DRAFT SOW

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