Kala Majeti

Kala Majeti serves as a key procurement lead within the Battelle Energy Alliance, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission to advance nuclear energy innovation and scientific infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in nuclear power systems, irradiation technologies, and industrial heat transfer equipment, Majeti ensures that contracting activities align with national security and clean energy priorities. Their work spans the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-stakes, technically demanding projects that support next-generation reactor development and specialized instrumentation deployment. Majeti maintains strategic relationships with a select group of industrial contractors specializing in nuclear-grade manufacturing, radiation-hardened systems, and advanced power generation components. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the procurement pattern reflects a preference for vendors with proven expertise in DOE-regulated environments, including firms certified in ASME NQA-1 quality standards and those experienced in nuclear facility integration. Collaborations are typically long-term, performance-driven, and grounded in technical compliance rather than volume-based contracting. Majeti’s contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent nuclear safety and performance requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors with niche expertise—including small firms with specialized nuclear certifications—are actively sought for their technical agility. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221113 (Nuclear Electric Power Generation), 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), and 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing). Majeti routinely acquires high-integrity components such as neutron flux sensors, pressurized heat exchangers, and radiation-shielded control systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in nuclear engineering domains and industrial-scale energy infrastructure.