New Award: Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Feasibility for Ghana

The contract seeks technical advisory services to assess the feasibility of deploying small modular reactor (SMR) technology at selected locations in Ghana, with a strong focus on security and safety considerations. The work will involve expert analysis of site-specific conditions, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure readiness, and nuclear safeguards to determine the practicality of introducing SMR systems within Ghana’s energy landscape. The evaluation will be conducted with attention to nonproliferation standards and international best practices, ensuring alignment with U.S. strategic objectives in nuclear defense and energy security. The contract is managed by the Department of State’s Arms Control and Nonproliferation – Nuclear Defense office, with performance centered in Accra, Ghana. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services, indicating a need for specialized expertise rather than hardware procurement. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Tony Sixon at sixonac@state.gov, and small business considerations are handled by Tyler Sinclair through the designated small business specialist channel. There is no solicitation number yet, as this is a forecasted opportunity, and further details may be released closer to the formal request for proposals.