Dry cask aging and integrity assessment

The contract involves research focused on evaluating the aging and structural integrity of dry cask spent fuel storage canisters, specifically investigating degradation caused by crevice-induced stress corrosion cracking (CISCC) using newly developed assessment methods. This effort aims to enhance the understanding of how these storage systems perform over time, ensuring their reliability and safety in containing spent nuclear fuel. Issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the solicitation number NRC_26_0087, the contract is categorized under NAICS code 541690, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. The work will be performed in Washington, though some specifics such as the type of set-aside and detailed location within the state have yet to be determined. The contract information indicates a forecast posting date of January 14, 2026, and includes points of contact through the NRC’s Small Business Program for further inquiries.