DOE Authorization & Nuclear Safety Basis Development

The contract involves the development of safety basis documentation and Department of Energy Authorization Plans required for reactor testing at the DOME facility, ensuring full compliance with 10 CFR 830 and Nuclear Safety Documentation and Analysis requirements. This work is critical to establishing and maintaining the regulatory framework that governs nuclear operations, including hazard controls, safety analyses, and operational limits necessary to protect personnel, the public, and the environment. The contractor will be responsible for producing technically robust, auditable, and DOE-approved safety documentation that supports the authorization lifecycle for reactor experiments. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Battelle Energy Alliance–DOE Contract, with performance occurring in Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with responses due by June 19, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541620, which covers scientific research and development services. The scope demands deep expertise in nuclear regulatory compliance, safety analysis methodologies, and DOE-specific authorization processes, requiring close coordination with federal oversight bodies to ensure alignment with evolving nuclear safety standards and operational expectations at the test facility.