Design and obtain a revised NRC COC for a modified optimus-l transportation packaging system specifically designed for haleu oxides, metals, UF6, and finished fuel
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DENE0009541
- Recipient
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NAC International Inc. UEI Q47MMR9NU144
- Awarding agency
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National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $1,993,054
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
- Completion date 20% complete
- Funding
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- $996,496.00 Federal
- $996,557.68 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Office of Nuclear Energy Department of Energy
- Place of performance
- Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
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About this award
The Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy awarded a $1,993,053.68 cooperative agreement to NAC International Inc. on June 1, 2026, to design and obtain a revised Nuclear Regulatory Commission Certificate of Compliance for a modified OPTIMUS-L transportation packaging system designed for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium in oxides, metals, UF6, and finished fuel forms. The system will enable transportation of significant quantities of reprocessed HALEU materials and finished fuel in 5B cylinders, with characteristics suited for economical short and medium-term continuous use by enrichers, fuel fabricators, and Small Modular Reactor operators. The packaging system will integrate with existing infrastructure and support favorable handling and product transfer capabilities.
NAC International is performing the work at Peachtree Corners, Georgia, under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121). The cooperative agreement runs through May 31, 2028. NAC International is a foreign-owned nuclear fuel cycle consulting and specialized transportation services company with deep expertise in Department of Transportation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Department of Energy compliance requirements related to radioactive materials handling and packaging system certification.
Description
Allow for transportation of significant quantities of reprocessed haleu oxides, metals, 5B cylinders of UF6 and finished fuel. Relatively economical for short and medium-term continuous use, possess favorable handling and product transfer characteristics, and integrate effectively into existing infrastructure making IT practical for use by enrichers, fuel fabricators, and operators of smrs
Quick answers
Who received award DENE0009541?
DENE0009541 was awarded to NAC International Inc. by National Nuclear Security Administration (Department of Energy) on June 1, 2026.
How much is award DENE0009541 worth?
$1,993,054 has been obligated on DENE0009541: $996,496 in federal funding and $996,558 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded DENE0009541?
National Nuclear Security Administration (Department of Energy) awarded DENE0009541, with funding from Office of Nuclear Energy (Department of Energy).
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