# Navy Awards $189M Erwin Reactor Fuel Contract

The U.S. Navy awarded BWX Technologies approximately $189 million to produce and deliver nuclear reactor fuel for five submarine classes and two aircraft-carrier classes. BWXT subsidiary Nuclear Fuel Services will manufacture the fuel at its facility in Erwin, Tennessee, with work scheduled for completion in August 2027. The award reinforces the role of qualified domestic production capacity in sustaining naval nuclear propulsion programs; the signal describes an award, not an open solicitation.

- The awardee and manufacturing performer are identified: BWX Technologies received the contract, and Nuclear Fuel Services will carry out manufacturing and delivery.
- For procurement teams and contractors in the naval nuclear supply chain, the award highlights the importance of qualified production capability and meeting the Navy’s delivery schedule.
- Businesses evaluating the market should distinguish this awarded work from new bidding opportunities; no solicitation details or additional procurement deadlines are provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

### Vendors
- BWX Technologies (awardee)
- Nuclear Fuel Services (manufacturing performer and BWX Technologies subsidiary)

### Sources
- [Navy Taps BWXT for $189M Naval Reactor Fuel Contract](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/bwxt-189m-navy-nuclear-fuel-contract) - GovCon Wire