TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: MULTI-BURN SOLID ROCKET

AI Summary

The Department of Energy is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a multi-burn solid rocket propulsion system. This innovative system allows for precise thrust modulation and reusability, making it suitable for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. Interested parties can explore licensing options through Los Alamos National Laboratory's program, which aims to commercialize patented technologies.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: S-133685
Notice Type: Special Notice
Posted Date: August 7, 2025
Response Deadline: August 18, 2025
NAICS Code: 336414 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 2845
Issuing Office: TRIAD - DOE CONTRACTOR
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Primary Contact: Kathleen McDonald
City: Columbus
State: OH
ZIP Code: 43201
AI Product/Service: both

Description

This propulsion system enables multiple independently controllable impulses from a single solid rocket while maintaining the high thrust, safety, simplicity, reliability, scalability, and storability of traditional solid rockets.

Key Advantages:

Allows for complex flight maneuvers that require precise thrust modulation
Combustion can be halted cleanly and then reinitiated
Can place space vehicles in precise orbits for optimal performance

Problems Solved:

Ignition system has been changed from one-time use to reusable
Employs resettable mechanism to rapidly extinguish a burn
Can be stored fully fueled for long periods of time

Market Applications:

Aerospace (i.e., Reusable Launch Vehicles)
Defense and Military
Commercial Satellites
Space Tourism

US Patent No. 11,859,579-B1

LA-UR-25-26225

LANL Tech Partnerships: Unlock the Innovative Potential

Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products.

LANL’s licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact licensing@lanl.gov.

Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology.

https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/feynman-center/partner-with-us/licensing-technology

https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/feynman-center/tech-and-capability-search

Key dates

August 7, 2025Posted Date
August 18, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

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Frequently asked questions

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: MULTI-BURN SOLID ROCKET is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.