Request for Information (RFI) - Mid‑energy electron beam (eBeam) systems

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a Department of Energy contractor, is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers for mid-energy electron beam (eBeam) systems. This Request for Information, identified by solicitation number 42426-RD, seeks to gather data on technical approaches, configurations, safety and shielding concepts, footprint and integration constraints, and validation-support capabilities. The information collected will assist PNNL in crafting a future Request for Proposals for a self-shielded system designed for end-of-line deployment with optional in-line capability for the terminal and adjunctive sterilization of medical products.

The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and PSC 6632, ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE. There is no set-aside (NONE) assigned to this pre-solicitation notice. Performance is designated for Richland, Washington, under the primary point of contact Randy Dykes.

Submissions in response to this notice are due by June 12, 2026. The solicitation includes four total attachments: one PDF document detailing the eBeam systems and three Excel spreadsheets containing PNNL responses to clarifications. These documents were published and updated between April 24, 2026, and May 27, 2026.