Transuranic Fuel Fabrication

The contract seeks the design and fabrication of transuranic fuel specimens using advanced manufacturing techniques to meet stringent performance benchmarks, including a minimum yield of 90 percent and retention of at least 95 percent of volatile isotopes such as americium. This work is critical for advancing nuclear fuel development and requires precision engineering and process control to handle highly radioactive materials safely and efficiently. The project demands specialized expertise in material science, isotopic handling, and high-precision fabrication to ensure both technical success and regulatory compliance. Issued under the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy within the Department of Energy, the contract is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 335912, indicating classification within the other electrical equipment and component manufacturing sector. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. While no specific location for performance is listed, work must be conducted in facilities capable of handling transuranic materials under secure and regulated conditions. Interested parties must demonstrate proven capability in advanced nuclear fuel fabrication and isotopic retention methodologies to be considered for award.