High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Cascade Demo Completion and Extended Production

The contract anticipates the completion of a cascade demonstration and the extension of production for high assay low enriched uranium, a critical material for advanced nuclear reactor technologies. The project is focused on scaling up HALEU production capabilities within Ohio, supported by the Office of Nuclear Energy within the Department of Energy, and is designated for small business participation to foster innovation and domestic supply chain development. The initiative aims to establish reliable, long-term HALEU manufacturing processes necessary for next-generation nuclear energy systems, bridging the gap between experimental demonstration and sustained operational output. The effort is aligned with national goals to expand clean energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign sources of advanced nuclear fuel. While specific performance metrics and funding levels are not detailed in the forecast, the emphasis is on securing domestic production capacity through a small business-led approach. Karen Tappert, the Small Business Program Manager, serves as the point of contact for inquiries related to participation and procurement opportunities, with the agency seeking to engage qualified small businesses capable of advancing HALEU production technology and infrastructure. The project underscores the Department of Energy’s strategic commitment to enabling the commercialization of advanced nuclear fuel cycles.