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Small Micro Reactor

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FA824026R3001Federal

Submission Closed04/19/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 221113

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MARVEL End User Application & UtilizationBattelle Energy Alliance, as the management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking expressions of interest from industry partners to utilize the MARVEL (Microreactor Application Research Validation and Evaluation) demonstration for innovative tests and experiments. This initiative serves as an opportunity for private sector entities to propose uses for the MARVEL microreactor, which is designed as a testbed for groundbreaking nuclear energy applications. The project aims to facilitate the maturation of advanced nuclear technologies and demonstration of diverse use cases, including novel applications of nuclear-generated electricity, process heat, instrumentation, control, security, and safeguards. MARVEL’s capabilities will include an 85kWth microreactor delivering more than 10 kWe of electricity and process heat above 300°C, which can support various types of demonstrations and research. Interested parties are invited to submit concise expressions of interest by August 30, 2025, outlining their proposed test or demonstration, relevance to the U.S. nuclear industry, technical requirements, and potential impact. Proposals should specify the application category, partnering institutions, and required support levels. Selected concepts will proceed through a two-step process, starting with feasibility assessment (anticipated for FY2026), followed by the physical demonstration phase (FY2027–2028), contingent on Congressional appropriations. Proposals will be evaluated for their potential benefit to the national energy landscape, and proprietary information should be minimized but can be marked if included. All inquiries must be submitted in writing, and only qualified respondents will be contacted for further engagement.

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MARVEL End User Application & UtilizationBattelle Energy Alliance, LLC, managing the Idaho National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking expressions of interest from industry participants to propose potential tests and experiments utilizing the MARVEL microreactor demonstration project. MARVEL is designed as an 85 kW thermal microreactor capable of producing more than 10 kW of electric power, serving as a test bed for advancing microreactor technologies and novel nuclear applications. The project aims to support private sector innovation by providing a platform for demonstrating both electrical and thermal uses of nuclear energy, including microgrids, data centers, chemical processing, and advanced control or security systems. The initiative will proceed through a two-step process beginning with feasibility assessments, followed by physical implementation contingent on Congressional funding, with proposed activities planned for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. Interested parties are invited to submit concise expressions of interest by August 30, 2025, highlighting their proposed use cases aligned with the specified categories or other innovative concepts not listed. Submissions should detail the application goals, relevance to the U.S. nuclear industry, technical requirements, and any expected support from INL. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential impact on the broader energy landscape, with selected concepts invited to develop detailed proposals under a future Notice of Opportunity. Responses must include relevant partnerships and specify required laboratory or end-user contributions. Confidential business or proprietary information should be appropriately marked, and technical inquiries can be directed to the designated program manager via email. Only qualified respondents will be considered for further engagement or solicitation.

Battelle Energy Alliance–doe Cntr

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11 months ago

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in about 2 months

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8240 Aftc PzView Agency

NAICS

221113 - Nuclear Electric Power GenerationView NAICS

Place of Performance

UT, USA

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NONE

Documents

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RFI FA8240-26-R-3001 Market Research for Small Micro Reactor Technologies

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Small Micro Reactor RFI Questions and Answers 250325

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Timeline

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 19

Presolicitation

Amendment 1Mar 25

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineApr 19

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Submission Closed

04/19/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8240 Aftc Pz

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Full Description

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assist the Government in identifying potential offerors for understanding the company’s capability to design, license, fuel, construct, and deploy Small, Micro, or Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and security requirements. The information collected will help assess industry confidence in achieving and installing a commercially viable Nth-of-a-Kind (NOAK) capability.