Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DE-SOL-0008318
DOE Requests Input on Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Needs
Posted
April 03, 2024
Identifier
DE-SOL-0008318
NAICS
541715
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Field Office is seeking input from stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure needs for nuclear energy research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Field Office - Scope of Request: - Request for Information (RFI) targeting educational institutions, national laboratories, private-sector entities, and other interested parties - Focus on revitalizing and enhancing nuclear research infrastructure - Products/Services Requested: - Recommendations and feedback on capabilities needed for research, training, and technology demonstration in nuclear energy - Emphasis on: - Nuclear cyber-physical security - Digital technologies for advanced nuclear reactors - Development and safety assessments of small modular reactors - Outreach programs, including reactor sharing for underserved communities - Identification of gaps in current research infrastructure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities requested; this is a market research RFI - Input will inform future grant work scopes and potential funding opportunities - Responses must be submitted through NEUP.gov - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information-gathering effort only
Description
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking information, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties to determine the highest priority capabilities supporting research, training, and technology demonstration in the nuclear energy research community. The focus is on revitalizing nuclear research infrastructure, including nuclear cyber-physical security, new digital technologies in advanced nuclear reactors, and development and safety assessments of small modular reactors. Responses are to be submitted through NEUP.gov and will inform the development of future grant work scopes. This is a request for information only and does not constitute a solicitation or award.