Government Nuclear Electric Power Generation Contracts
NAICS 221113 · Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Government nuclear electric power generation contracts totaled $302M across 8 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 92% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Energy was the largest buyer, accounting for $300M (99% of the total) over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $15,887,291 across 8 awards with activity that year, a change of -92% from $198,065,754 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $301,557,680 across 8 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $15.9M
- Awards in FY2026
- 8
- Change vs FY2025
- -92%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $302M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Nuclear Electric Power Generation contract spending by year
Federal nuclear electric power generation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 221113. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $15,887,291 | 8 | -92% |
| FY2025 | $198,065,754 | 5 | +126.1% |
| FY2024 | $87,604,635 | 5 | n/a |
About government nuclear electric power generation contracts
Federal spending on nuclear electric power generation contracts fell 82% from FY2024 ($87.6M) to FY2026 ($15.9M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 100% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Energy spends the most on nuclear electric power generation contracts (99%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are Ohio, Virginia and District of Columbia.
NAICS 221113 (Nuclear Electric Power Generation) is part of the Utilities sector.
Top nuclear electric power generation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 221113 (Nuclear Electric Power Generation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Centrifuge Operating, LLC | $298,691,412 | 99.0% |
| 2 | Abz Inc | $2,831,400 | 0.9% |
| 3 | Dibert Valve and Fitting Company, Incorporated | $34,868 | <0.1% |
Agencies buying nuclear electric power generation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 221113.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Energy | $299,559,542 | 99.3% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $1,963,270 | 0.7% |
| 3 | Department of Defense | $34,868 | <0.1% |
Where nuclear electric power generation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $298,691,412 | 99.0% |
| 2 | Virginia | $1,748,994 | 0.6% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $868,130 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $249,144 | <0.1% |
Recent nuclear electric power generation contract awards
The latest nuclear electric power generation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Dibert Valve and Fitting Company, Incorporated | Department of DefenseDRAIN PANEL | $4,724 | N4215826PE089 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Dibert Valve and Fitting Company, Incorporated | Department of DefenseHYDROTESTING PANEL | $20,816 | N4215826PE065 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Dibert Valve and Fitting Company, Incorporated | Department of DefenseDRAIN PANEL | $9,328 | N4215826PE050 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Abz Inc | Department of JusticeEXPERT WITNESS SERVICES | $747,131 | 15JC1V24P00000618 |
| May 2, 2024 | Abz Inc | Department of JusticeEXPERT WITNESS SERVICES | $737,422 | 15JC1V24P00000394 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Abz Inc | Department of JusticeEXPERT WITNESS SERVICES | $478,717 | 15JC1V24P00000002 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Abz Inc | Department of EnergyEXPERT WITNESS SERVICES | $1,368,130 | 89603023C0004 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | American Centrifuge Operating, LLC | Department of EnergyHIGH ASSAY LOW ENRICHED URANIUM (HALEU) CASCADE DEMO COMPLETION AND EXTENDED PRODUCTION | $332,041,412 | 89243223CNE000030 |
Open nuclear electric power generation government bids
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How to win government nuclear electric power generation contracts
Federal nuclear electric power generation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 221113. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for nuclear electric power generation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many nuclear electric power generation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government nuclear electric power generation contracts?
- Federal nuclear electric power generation contracts use NAICS 221113 (Nuclear Electric Power Generation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest nuclear electric power generation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 221113 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were American Centrifuge Operating, LLC ($299M), Abz Inc ($2.8M) and Dibert Valve and Fitting Company, Incorporated ($34.9K).
- Which agencies buy the most nuclear electric power generation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Energy ($300M), the Department of Justice ($2M) and the Department of Defense ($34.9K).
- Where are government nuclear electric power generation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal nuclear electric power generation work is performed in Ohio ($299M), Virginia ($1.7M) and District of Columbia ($868K).
- Is federal spending on nuclear electric power generation contracts growing?
- Federal nuclear electric power generation contract obligations fell 82% from FY2024 ($87.6M) to FY2026 ($15.9M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for nuclear electric power generation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 221113, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government nuclear electric power generation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 221113 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for nuclear electric power generation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.