Mobile and Transportable Microreactor System
ID: 70RSAT26R00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Nuclear Electric Power Generation (221113)

PSC

FUEL CELL POWER UNITS, COMPONENTS, AND ACCESSORIES (6116)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/17cacff131074f75a53d4509e4c136d7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, testing, and deployment of mobile and transportable microreactor systems aimed at enhancing national energy resilience and supporting critical DHS missions. The project seeks to deliver ten microreactor units capable of providing continuous electrical output of 1–5 MWe, with a core life of 3 to 10 years without refueling, to be utilized in both fixed-site and expeditionary environments, particularly during emergency response and disaster recovery operations. This acquisition is significant as it represents the first federal microreactor system designed for diverse operational conditions, with a total estimated contract value of $722 million for two contract awards. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and can direct inquiries to Darin Andrew Jones at Darin.Jones@hq.dhs.gov or John Whipple at John.Whipple@hq.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darin Andrew Jones
    Darin.Jones@hq.dhs.gov
    John Whipple
    John.Whipple@hq.dhs.gov
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    70RSAT26R00000003 - Amendment 0001 - 20251231.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 70RSAT26R00000003, issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations, addresses offeror-submitted questions and comments for a Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP seeks to define mission-driven outcomes for the design and development of a transportable and mobile microreactor system. The primary goal is to accelerate national energy resilience by demonstrating and deploying the first federal microreactor system capable of powering critical DHS missions in various operating environments, including emergency response and disaster recovery. Offerors are reminded that the solicitation's closing date is January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
    70RSAT26R00000003 - General Pricing Template - 20251219.xlsx
    This government file outlines a comprehensive program for the development, manufacturing, and delivery of advanced reactor units, structured across five key milestones. Milestone 1 focuses on contract stand-up and preliminary design, encompassing system architecture, licensing strategy, safety basis outlines, and initial security baselines. Milestone 2 involves prototype completion and validation, covering fabrication, criticality and performance tests, safety updates, model validation, and mobility testing. Milestone 3 centers on the First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) unit's delivery, testing, and acceptance, including design certification, PSAR development, manufacturing, fuel procurement, transport certification, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and commissioning. Milestone 4 details the manufacturing and delivery of nine Next-Of-A-Kind (NOAK) units (Units 2-10), emphasizing serial production, economies of scale, and individual unit certifications. Milestone 5, which is optional, addresses secure operations, protection, and lifecycle support for the prototype, FOAK, and NOAK units. The program integrates incentives for Milestones 3 and 4, indicating a performance-based approach, and each milestone is assigned a percentage of the total cost, with the NOAK manufacturing phase representing the largest portion. The CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) structure outlines the financial breakdown for each milestone, with specific optional CLINs for each NOAK unit and associated incentives.
    70RSAT26R00000003 - Q and C Form.xlsx
    The document, titled "Questions and Answers," serves as a guide for offerors to submit their questions and comments regarding a government solicitation. It instructs offerors to input their questions and/or comments in Column C and provide a relevant citation in Column B. The completed file must be submitted via email in MS Excel format. This document is typical in government procurement processes, such as RFPs and grants, to facilitate communication and clarify requirements between the issuing agency and potential offerors.
    70RSAT26R00000003 - Q and C Responses - 20251231.pdf
    This government file, "70RSAT26R00000003 - Q and C Responses - 20251231," addresses offeror questions and government responses regarding a dual-mode microreactor system RFP. Key clarifications include defining autonomous operation versus remote monitoring, specifying milestone tranche percentages (5/15/35/40/5), and confirming that a single system configuration should support both transportable and mobile modes. The DHS acknowledges risks associated with HALEU supply and expects offerors to address this in proposals. The document also clarifies licensing requirements, stating that offerors are responsible for all regulatory aspects, including achieving Final Safety Analysis approval. Core life is set at 3 to 10 years, and individual reactor power output is 0.7 to 2 MWe. The project aims for the first unit delivery by December 2027 and the tenth by December 2028, with DHS as the anticipated owner and operator. Regulatory review fees should be included in proposed pricing. The total estimated contract value of $722 million accounts for two contract awards.
    70RSAT26R00000003 - SF 1449 - 20251223.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and development of a transportable and mobile microreactor system. This solicitation aims to accelerate national energy resilience by deploying the first federal microreactor system capable of powering critical DHS missions. The system will support both fixed-site and expeditionary operating environments, including emergency response and disaster recovery in austere conditions. The solicitation, identified as 70RSAT26R00000003, was issued on December 23, 2025, with an offer due date of January 9, 2026, at 1600 ES. This acquisition is unrestricted and administered by the S&T Acquisitions Division.
    70RSAT26R00000003 - Solicitation Body - 20251223.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking proposals for the development, testing, and deployment of ten mobile and transportable microreactor systems. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to enhance national energy resilience, support critical DHS missions, and provide uninterruptible power for emergency response and disaster recovery. The systems must be dual-mode, functioning as both transportable long-duration power assets for fixed facilities and mobile units for rapid deployment in austere environments. Key requirements include 1–5 MWe continuous electrical output, 3–10 years core life without refueling, and delivery of all ten units by December 31, 2028. The contract is a fixed-price with incentives, tied to milestones such as prototype criticality, FOAK (First-of-a-Kind) unit delivery, and NOAK (Nth-of-a-Kind) production. Contractors are responsible for licensing, safety, manufacturing, and initial operational support, while DHS provides program oversight, site information, and regulatory coordination. Remote or vendor-controlled operation and maintenance are strictly prohibited, with the Government retaining sole operational authority.
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    Mobile and Transportable Microreactor System
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