*REQUEST FOR INFORMATION* Space Reactor Industrial Base Assessment
Agency
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR involves *request for information* space reactor industrial base assessment in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Responses are due by May 5, 2026 (10 days remaining).
Contract Description
Request for Information Space Reactor Industrial Base Assessment THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. Purpose The Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a Space Reactor Industrial Base Assessment to identify gaps in the U.S. industrial base and recommend actions to close them. The assessment is mandated by National Science and Technology Memorandum 3 (NSTM 3, April 14, 2026), which implements Executive Order 14369, Ensuring American Space Superiority (December 18, 2025). The specific mandate: assess the readiness of the U.S. nuclear reactor industrial base to produce up to four space reactors within five years, covering reactor design, long-lead-time components, and fuel allocation or production. This RFI, and the broader assessment it i...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 21, 2026
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026
10 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Idaho
- ✓You have worked with ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 10 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
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To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of May 5, 2026.
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