Request for Information on Establishment of Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from states interested in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. These campuses aim to establish integrated, full-cycle nuclear ecosystems to reestablish global leadership in nuclear energy. The initiative focuses on functions like fuel fabrication, enrichment, reprocessing, and waste disposition, potentially including advanced reactor deployment and data centers. Responses are due by April 1, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This RFI supports a national initiative to enhance energy security and international nuclear leadership. DOE seeks feedback on the structure and scope of these Innovation Campuses, which are envisioned to co-locate and support the entire nuclear value chain. Key functions include:
- Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing or Recycling
- Waste Stream Management and Disposition
- Fuel Fabrication (fresh and reprocessed material)
- Uranium Enrichment, Conversion, and Deconversion
- Advanced Reactor Deployment and Power Generation
- Data Center Construction and Operations (potentially nuclear-powered)
- Uranium Mining and Milling, Isotope Production, Advanced Manufacturing
- Workforce Development, Environmental Safeguards, and Proliferation Resistance
Key Areas of Interest for States
States are invited to articulate their strategic priorities (e.g., workforce development, infrastructure, economic diversification) and propose appropriate campus scope. DOE is particularly interested in approaches that:
- Prioritize private and state capital.
- Rely on targeted, conditional, and time-limited federal support.
- Include robust financial assurances to protect federal taxpayers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 1, 2026 (responses reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission Details
Responses should be submitted electronically to nlic-rfi@nuclear.energy.gov with the subject line 'Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus RFI Response'. Specific guidelines for submitting business proprietary information are outlined in the RFI document.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The DOE expects the private sector and states to lead and finance efforts in response to this RFI.