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PostedSep 11, 2026
DeadlineSep 25, 2026

In plain English

Battelle Energy Alliance is seeking qualified firms to design and build the reactor radiation shielding system for NASA’s SR-1 Freedom spacecraft at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho. The shielding must weigh less than 1,200 kg, connect with four reactor and power-system interfaces, and withstand space temperatures, launch forces, and radiation requirements. Firms must submit an expression of interest of no more than 20 pages by September 24, 2026; an RFP is expected in late September or early October, with award expected in October 2026 and completion required by July 2027.

About this opportunity

I. Introduction Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL). BEA is collaborating with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop the SR-1 Freedom interplanetary spacecraft. BEA is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from prospective offerors to support design/build of the SR-1 Freedom Reactor Radiation Shielding system (RRS). II. PROCESS BEA is seeking qualified firms to compete for the design/build contract in support of the BEA/NASA SR-1 Freedom RRS system. As determined by BEA, responders to this EOI may receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will…

Time remaining

Closes Sep 25, 2026

11Days
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05Hours
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19Min
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47Sec

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