Trace Detection Technology TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

Sandia National Laboratories, the lead research and development laboratory for the Department of Energy's physical security needs, is seeking business partners in the trace detection field in commercialization of Sandia's portable MicroHound TM system. Sandia is seeking a company or companies to commercially license the technology described in this posting. Commercial licensees will have the opportunity to obtain a license to the intellectual properties for reasonable compensation. It is expected that the company (ies) that works with Sandia will incorporate the technology into their trace detection systems. Potential partners must provide Sandia information describing their ability to research, design, develop, manufacture, distribute, market, and service fully functional trace detection systems. Sandia anticipates granting one or more licenses, up to and including exclusive rights, to qualified partners. Rights are available to several issued patents, patents pending, and copyrighted works related to the MicroHound TM system. The MicroHound TM combines, in a single platform, small chemical sensors with large-volume sampling and preconcentration to detect low levels of chemicals. In particular, patented, leading edge technologies enhance the MicroHound TM system's ability to collect and identify explosives and narcotics. As an integrated package, the MicroHound TM system operates in either of two modes: non-contact vapor mode or swipe mode. In vapor mode, the sampling unit "puffs" the item being inspected and draws in a large volume of air, concentrating heavy organic compounds from the air stream onto a filter. In swipe mode, the operator swipes a suspicious object's surface with a filter and places the filter into the MicroHound TM systems for analysis. The device can also enhance the real-world detection capabilities of many detectors by delivering a concentrated sample to the detector. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond by mail to Tracey Norris by 16 April 2010 at: Sandia National Laboratories, MS 0114, P.O. Box 5800, Albuquerque New Mexico 87185-0115, E-mail: [email protected], Phone: (505) 284-3557. Please indicate the date and title of the FBO notice. Include company and contact information, as well as a description of how your company meets Sandia's criteria and could best contribute to the formation of a CRADA partnership or license and the subsequent commercialization of this technology. Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, for the United States Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration under Contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.