Nuclear Facility Feasibility & Hazard Category 3 Certification

The contract involves conducting technical and regulatory analysis to establish a Hazard Category 3 nuclear safety designation for a Payload Processing Facility, ensuring full alignment with Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory requirements. This effort is critical to confirming the facility’s safety posture for handling nuclear materials, with specific focus on risk assessment, compliance with federal nuclear safety standards, and documentation to support regulatory certification. The work will require expertise in nuclear safety frameworks, hazard classification methodologies, and interagency coordination to meet stringent federal protocols. This subcontract, issued by NASA Kennedy Space Center under NAICS code 541690, is scheduled for proposal submission by May 15, 2026, with a performance location tied to the 32899 zip code area. The endeavor demands specialized knowledge in nuclear facility operations and regulatory compliance, with deliverables centered on validated analyses that support the official hazard categorization decision. Although the solicitation number and point of contact are unspecified, the requirement is structured as a competitive subcontract under NASA’s broader mission to ensure safe handling of nuclear payloads in spaceflight preparation environments.