Cooperative Agreement DENA0004207

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded a $4,552,209 cooperative agreement under the Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative (CFDA 81.258) to DEC USA Inc. (Dec-Usa, Inc. Division), a for-profit manufacturer of specialized containment and aseptic systems. The objective of this 4-year award, with a performance period from September 2024 to September 2028, is to support investments in DEC USA Inc.'s facility expansion and equipment modernization for the front- and back-end fabrication of nuclear gloveboxes. These high-precision containment systems are critical components for nuclear security, research, and exploration missions, requiring specialized manufacturing capabilities. The Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative cooperative agreement program aims to double domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturing capacity through similar investments in existing facilities.