TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: UltraSep Acoustic Separation Platform
- Client
- Department of Energy
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- Caleb Ledgerwood
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer seeks a technology licensing opportunity for the UltraSep Acoustic Separation Platform. This platform is an intelligent ultrasonic separation system that continuously tracks system eigenfrequencies and locks ultrasonic output to resonance for maximum acoustic energy coupling and optimized particulate removal. The system utilizes an autotuning algorithm to adjust ultrasound frequency and amplitude for consistent separation efficiency in dynamic or inhomogeneous flows. The buyer requires a scalable, modular architecture with integrated intelligent control software. Potential market applications include nuclear materials processing, rare earth and critical mineral recovery, industrial solid-liquid separation, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical processing, bioprocessing and algae systems, environmental remediation, and high-value particle recovery. No specific eligibility, evaluation, budget, or key-date details are provided.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 26-22794
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Buying office
- Triad - DOE Contractor
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Jul 8, 2026
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- LOS Alamos, NM, 87545
- Contracting contact
- Caleb Ledgerwood
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Lindsay Augustyn
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
UltraSep continuously tracks system eigenfrequencies and locks ultrasonic output to resonance, ensuring maximum acoustic energy coupling and eliminating wasted off-frequency power. An autotuning algorithm adjusts the ultrasound frequency and amplitude to consistently maximize the separation efficiency in dynamic or inhomogeneous flows. Together, resonance locking and energy-per-removal optimization create a closed-loop, adaptive separation system that converts separation from a mechanically intensive process into a precision-engineered, low-energy acoustic platform. Value Proposition UltraSep is an intelligent ultrasonic separation platform that transforms solid–liquid separation through real-time eigenfrequency resonance locking and ultra-low power energy optimization. By dynamically matching ultrasonic output to system resonance while maximizing particulate removal per unit of applied energy, UltraSep replaces centrifugation and fouling-prone filtration with precision-controlled acoustic forces that significantly reduce power consumption, mechanical complexity, and operating cost while improving recovery performance. This integrated platform unites patented resonance-based acoustic control and energy-per-removal optimization with chemistry-enhanced separation and proprietary system software into a scalable, high-impact commercial technology. Advantages Resonance-locked acoustic excitation that maximizes acoustic coupling efficiency and eliminates off-frequency energy loss Maximum particulate removal per applied energy through optimized ultrasonic field control Integrated resonance tracking and energy optimization for adaptive, closed-loop system performance Reduced mechanical complexity and fouling compared to centrifugation and filtration systems Scalable, modular architecture for flexible deployment Integrated intelligent control software enabling real-time frequency and power optimization Market Applications Nuclear materials processing? Rare earth and critical mineral recovery? Industrial solid–liquid separation? Food and beverage processing Pharmaceutical processing Bioprocessing and algae systems? Environmental remediation? High-value particle recovery Competitive Position UltraSep is a platform technology, not a single device. It unifies resonance-locked acoustic control, ultra-low power optimization, chemistry-enhanced separation, and proprietary system software into a defensible system protected by layered IP coverage through 2039 and beyond. IP Portfolio The UltraSep platform is supported by a layered intellectual property framework covering acoustic physics, energy optimization, chemical process enhancement and system control software. This layered IP strategy protects not only individual components, but the integrated system architecture that enables intelligent, energy-optimized separation performance. Issued U.S. Patents U.S. Patent 10,428,324? Acoustic Manipulation of Fluids Based on Eigenfrequency? (Expires March 19, 2037) U.S. Patent 11,395,982? Ultra-Low Power Acoustic Separation? (Expires March 17, 2039)? Jointly owned with Sonosep Technologies Inc. U.S. Patent Application Application No. 18/889332? Ultrasonic Separation with pH Control? Filed September 18, 2024 Copyrighted Software UltraSep™ Control Software (T4737)? Integrated acoustic system control architecture (C++/LabVIEW platform) Perfusion Control Software – PCS (C16112)? Fluidic timing, valve control, and flow-path management system
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Incumbent
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