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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Extremely Light Foam (ELF)

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

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Place of performance: Los Alamos, NM

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Posted
May 14, 2026
Closes
Dec 2, 2026 (in 112 days)

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At a glance

This is a government contract opportunity posted by ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF in the all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing category. The deadline is December 2, 2026, 112 days from now. Work is performed in Los Alamos, NM.

Classification and identifiers

Industry (NAICS)
All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)
Product or service (PSC)
Plastics Fabricated Materials (9330)
Solicitation number
S-167610
Contracting office
TRIAD - DOE CONTRACTOR

Who can apply

Work performed in Los Alamos, NM

No Set aside used. NONE

About this opportunity

ELF (Extremely Light Foam) is a new way to make structural foam that is both much lighter and much stronger than today�s alternatives. The process, developed by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, uses common epoxy materials mixed with tiny hollow particles and a temporary liquid that later evaporates. As the material cures, this liquid naturally leaves behind a well-organized network of empty space, creating a foam that is mostly air but still highly resistant to crushing and pressure. The result is a material that can be up to twice as strong at the same weight as conventional foams, while remaining easy to pour, mold, and manufacture at scale using safe, commercially available ingredients. Because it combines low weight, high strength, simple processing, and design flexibility...

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