TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Passive Radiative Thermostat (PRT)

The Department of Energy, through Triad – DOE Contractor, is offering a technology licensing opportunity for the Passive Radiative Thermostat (PRT), a smart, electricity-free coating technology developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This special notice, identified by solicitation number S-133670, describes a system that automatically regulates temperature using a thermochromic phase-change material and engineered thin-film layers. The technology stabilizes surface temperatures by reflecting sunlight and releasing heat during hot conditions while absorbing sunlight and minimizing heat loss during cold conditions without the need for sensors, controls, or power input. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing and PSC 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds.

The PRT technology is currently at Technology Readiness Level 2 and is protected under U.S. Patent No. 11,359,839. It is designed for integration into roofs, facades, vehicle exteriors, and industrial equipment to reduce HVAC energy consumption and improve thermal comfort across the building, mobility, and industrial markets. Los Alamos National Laboratory intends to move this invention into the commercial sector through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements with existing or start-up companies. This notice is not a request for external development services but an invitation for licensing discussions.

Submissions and inquiries regarding this opportunity must be directed to the point of contact, Satya Srinivasan, by the response deadline of May 8, 2026. The place of performance for associated administrative activities is Los Alamos, New Mexico. One attachment titled "Learn More" was provided at the time of publication on April 21, 2026. There is no set-aside (NONE) designated for this notice.