# DOE Opens ORISE Management Contract Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially launched the competition for the management contract of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), with the current contract held by Oak Ridge Associated Universities valued at approximately **$1.39 billion** and expiring on September 30, 2027. DOE issued an Expressions of Interest and Request for Information notice with a submission deadline of **October 7, 2026**, and has launched a dedicated public website to provide updates throughout the procurement process. This contract encompasses critical activities including STEM workforce development, scientific resource integration, and radiation emergency response support.

- **Key deadline:** Industry responses to the RFI and Expressions of Interest are due by October 7, 2026, providing a narrow window for interested vendors to engage.
- The contract represents a significant opportunity for organizations specializing in scientific research management, emergency response, and STEM education support.
- Procurement professionals should note DOE's emphasis on competitive recompetes for managing key scientific assets, indicating potential for contract continuity or new entrants.
- Companies should leverage the DOE's public website for timely updates and detailed procurement information to align proposals with DOE priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- DOE Office of Science (SC)
- Office of Science

### Vendors
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities (current prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Department of Energy Issues Expressions of Interest and Request for Information Notice and Launches New Website for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Contract Competition](https://www.newswise.com/doescience/department-of-energy-issues-expressions-of-interest-and-request-for-information-notice-and-launches-new-website-for-the-oak-ridge-institute-for-science-and-education-orise-contract-competition) - Newswise
- [DOE Opens Competition for ORISE Management Contract](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/energy-department-orise-management-contract) - ExecutiveGov