Heat Exchanger Inspection Tool

Fluor Marine Propulsion, a Department of Energy contractor, is conducting market research to identify inspection solutions for small, compact heat exchangers fabricated from Alloy 625 Inconel through additive manufacturing. This sources sought notice seeks information on inspection capabilities, such as probes or other methods, suitable for tube diameters smaller than those found in traditional manufacturing. While the buyer has previously considered ultrasonic immersible probes, any inspection technology capable of detecting specified flaws of interest will be evaluated for this requirement.

This procurement is classified under PSC AG12 for Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Applied Research. Formal responses to this inquiry, which may include a completed form and supplemental technical information, are due by June 23, 2026. The place of performance is the United States, and the primary point of contact for this effort is John Heckert.

Solicitation number NNL-FMP-0046 includes one attachment, a problem statement titled HX Inspection Tool Problem Statement.pdf, which provides further technical details regarding the scope. The notice was published and last updated on May 19, 2026. All inquiries and information submissions are directed to the buyer’s contact for the purpose of assessing current market capabilities for heat exchanger inspection tools.