68--High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Enrichment

The contract seeks to establish new annual domestic commercial capacity for producing High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) and initiate the production of HALEU hexafluoride (UF6) for purchase by the Department of Energy. This task order is aimed at building a sustainable U.S.-based supply chain for HALEU, a critical material for advanced nuclear reactors, by supporting commercial facilities capable of enriching uranium to the required levels outside the traditional low-enriched range. The effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce reliance on foreign sources and ensure reliable domestic access to fuel for next-generation nuclear technologies. The solicitation number is HALEUTO2E, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 325180, indicating classification under other chemical product and preparation manufacturing. The contract is managed by the Idaho Operations Office of the Department of Energy, located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The primary point of contact is Trevor M. Bluth, reachable via phone and email for inquiries related to the award. The place of performance has not been specified at the time of posting, but the work will be conducted domestically within the United States. This notice is an award announcement, signifying that a contract has been or is being awarded to meet these objectives under the Department’s strategic nuclear fuel development program.