Opportunity
Federal Register #DOEHQ20260695
DOE Plan of Action for Market-Integrated Fuel Utilization Committee (Nuclear Fuel Cycle)
Buyer
Office of Nuclear Energy
Posted
August 10, 2026
Identifier
DOEHQ20260695
This notice from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, announces the availability of a plan of action for the Market-Integrated Fuel Utilization Committee under the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium Voluntary Agreement. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy - Purpose and Scope: - Plan aims to develop a resilient, secure, and sustainable domestic nuclear fuel supply chain - Focus areas include nuclear fuel fabrication, recycling, reprocessing, and reactor deployment - Supports national security and energy independence under the Defense Production Act - Committee Details: - Outlines participation criteria, roles, responsibilities, and timelines for committee members - Includes antitrust protections and requirements for active participation and deliverable submissions - Coordination with federal agencies such as the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of War, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested in this notice - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on collaboration, information sharing, and compliance with federal guidelines - Focus on strengthening the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure
Description
This notice published by the U.S. Department of Energy announces the availability of the plan of action for the Market-Integrated Fuel Utilization Committee under the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium Voluntary Agreement. The plan outlines the committee's mission to develop a resilient and secure nuclear fuel supply chain, focusing on domestic nuclear fuel fabrication, recycling, reprocessing, and reactor deployment. It details participation criteria, roles, responsibilities, timelines, and antitrust protections for members. The plan supports national security and energy independence goals under the Defense Production Act and related executive orders.