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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: KM200 – Configurable Amplifier for Radiation Detection Applications
Contact and place of performance
Kathleen McDonald
Los Alamos, NM 87545
USA
The KM200 is specifically designed for nuclear safeguards, focusing on radiation detection for security, nonproliferation, and material accountability. The KM200 amplifiers have been tested and used for several years in deployed neutron detectors, replacing the discontinued Amptek A-111. Overview: Do you need the replacement technology for the discontinued Amptek A-111? The KM200 is a high-efficiency pre-amplifier th...
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We are seeking licensing and partnership opportunities with radiation detection companies, instrumentation manufacturers, and detector system integrators to manufacture and deploy the KM200.
Development Status: Technology Readiness Level 6
U.S. Patent No. 10,422,896
Access: https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/feynman-center/tech-and-capability-search/km200
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The Department of Energy, through Triad - DOE Contractor, is offering a technology licensing opportunity for the KM200, a configurable high-efficiency pre-amplifier designed for radiation detection applications. This Special Notice, identified by solicitation number S-133140, falls under NAICS 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables and PSC 6665 HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS. There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity (NONE). The KM200 serves as a replacement for the discontinued Amptek A-111 and is optimized for nuclear safeguards, security, nonproliferation, and material accountability.
The technology features a bipolar shaper and advanced discriminator circuitry that eliminates double pulsing and reduces noise, providing a 10-fold improvement in count rate over existing systems. The KM200 is configurable for various detector types and signal conditions, allowing for precise pulse shaping and enhanced measurement resolution in demanding environments. Currently at Technology Readiness Level 6 and protected by U.S. Patent No. 10,422,896, the amplifier is suitable for integration into systems used for medical imaging, research laboratory experiments, border security, and industrial quality control.
The agency is seeking licensing and partnership opportunities with radiation detection companies, instrumentation manufacturers, and system integrators to manufacture and deploy the KM200. Performance is centered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and the response deadline for this notice is July 15, 2026. Kathleen McDonald is the designated point of contact for this opportunity, which includes one PDF attachment.
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