The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain.
Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:
1. Transport of enriched,
up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel.
To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages:
1. Oxide transportation packages.
2. Metal transportation packages.
3. UF6 transportation packages.
4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.