# SAM #N0017326Q0403

NRL Solicitation for Custom Thermionic Electron Guns and Engineering Services

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** N0017326Q0403
**NAICS:** 334419, 334513

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking custom manufacturing of thermionic electron guns for advanced research applications.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC
- Products Requested:
  - Thermionic electron gun assemblies producing two round electron beams of 1.0 A each at 20 kV
    - 4 units required
    - Custom electrode geometry and pole piece design provided by NRL
    - Integrated vanadium permendur anode pole piece with precise mechanical and thermal tolerances
    - Must fit within a 1.890 inch diameter and withstand vacuum bakeout conditions
    - Includes hi-pot testing, heat treatment, and strict alignment/dimensional specifications
  - Non-Recurring Engineering charge (1 unit, part number MISC2171)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; custom manufacturing is required
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Custom design and manufacturing to NRL-provided specifications and drawings
  - Precision machining, heat treatment, and electrical testing
  - Unique item identification per DFARS 252.211-7003
  - Delivery scheduled for June 2027
  - Firm fixed price contract


### Description

<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a thermionic electron gun&nbsp;producing two round electron beams of 1.0 A each at 20 kV, designed to be&nbsp;transported by an external solenoid magnet in a shielded-cathode&nbsp;configuration, manufactured to a custom electrode geometry and pole piece&nbsp;design provided by NRL.</p>

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