Staff Support to Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee for Engagement with the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy on Radioactive Materials Transportation Planning

The Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office has issued solicitation DE-FOA-0003618 to establish a cooperative agreement for staff support to the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee. The primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate engagement between the Department of Energy and federally recognized Tribal governments across the United States. This support is critical for planning the future large-scale transportation of commercial used nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, and other radioactive materials, as well as addressing program issues that may impact Tribal areas. The scope of work includes a variety of activities such as stakeholder engagement, committee meetings, transportation planning, infrastructure and site preparation support, and emergency response training. Additionally, the support covers packaging certification and general transportation oversight activities. Applications for this opportunity were posted on August 31, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541690 and requires applicants to adhere to comprehensive administrative guidelines, including specific project management plans and budget justifications as outlined in the funding opportunity and accompanying statement of objectives.