– DOE Infrastructure Work Scope Development
🏛 Idaho Field Office
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and entities engaged in infrastructure planning, engineering, and project development work that supports the U.S. Department of Energy's mission. Eligible applicants typically include national laboratories, research institutions, engineering firms, universities, and DOE contractors with technical expertise in energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, or related systems. The Idaho Field Office administers funding for infrastructure work scope development primarily in the Rocky Mountain region and may prioritize projects that advance energy innovation, facility modernization, or critical infrastructure resilience. Geographic scope is typically limited to areas under the Idaho Field Office's jurisdiction. Applicants must demonstrate technical capacity, relevant experience with DOE projects, and alignment with national energy priorities.
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Program description
DOE is seeking information, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties to determine what capabilities supporting research, training and technology demonstration are of highest interest to the nuclear energy research community.All responses are to be made at NEUP.gov per the attached instructions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Cover letter or executive summary identifying your organization and interest area
- Technical proposal describing work scope, approach, and deliverables
- Organizational qualifications and past performance on DOE or similar federal projects
- Team resumes and key personnel qualifications
- Cost estimate or budget outline (if required by specific RFI solicitation)
- Organizational documentation (DUNS number, SAM registration status)
- Conflict of interest disclosures (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Department of Energy
- 📧 fordaj@id.doe.gov
- 📞 2022871878
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 81.121 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$983,037,068
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$921,717,024
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$262,655,693
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Cfpp Llc UT$164,741,352
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$108,279,097
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$104,148,813
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$73,208,000
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$65,338,120
Top States by Funding
- WA 1 awards $983.0M
- MD 3 awards $924.9M
- OR 2 awards $264.3M
- PA 10 awards $226.1M
- VA 5 awards $180.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 81.121). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $167,853,383 | |
| 2019 | $156,000,000 | |
| 2020 | $81,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $552,990,732 | |
| 2022 | $186,458,508 | |
| 2023 | $973,321,767 | |
| 2024 est. | $531,693,271 | |
| 2025 est. | $180,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this RFI?
Typically, national laboratories, DOE contractors, universities, engineering firms, and organizations with established relationships with the Department of Energy can participate. Eligibility depends on your organization's history with DOE and technical capacity in infrastructure planning.
What does "work scope development" mean in this context?
This refers to planning and defining the technical scope of proposed infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, engineering assessments, and project definition activities rather than construction or implementation.
Is there a deadline date for this RFI?
This is a rolling RFI, meaning there is no fixed deadline. Typically you can submit at any time, but it's advisable to contact the Idaho Field Office directly to confirm current submission windows and any program-specific timelines.
What types of infrastructure projects are supported?
Common focus areas for DOE infrastructure funding include energy facilities, nuclear infrastructure, research systems, and critical utility upgrades aligned with DOE's strategic priorities.
How competitive is this funding?
RFI (Request for Information) processes are typically less competitive than standard grant programs; they are often used for planning and scoping rather than final funding. Competition increases when RFI responses lead to subsequent RFP (Request for Proposal) opportunities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the Idaho Field Office directly early. Rolling deadlines benefit from direct communication about scope, eligibility, and current program priorities before submitting your work scope response.
- Emphasize technical expertise and DOE experience. Highlight your organization's past performance on similar projects, technical qualifications, and established relationships with DOE or national laboratories.
- Frame work scope work as foundational. Clearly explain how your planning and engineering work will reduce risk, accelerate future implementation, and align with DOE strategic objectives.
- Be specific about deliverables. Outline concrete work products (feasibility reports, design studies, cost estimates, schedules) rather than vague planning activities.
- Prepare for follow-on opportunities. Use this RFI response to position your organization for subsequent competitive procurements or funding announcements that may arise from the work scope definition.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack demonstrated experience with DOE projects or fail to establish organizational credibility in infrastructure development. Another common pitfall is submitting vague or overly broad work scopes that don't clearly define deliverables, timelines, or alignment with DOE's specific infrastructure priorities. Finally, many miss the opportunity to build relationships with the Idaho Field Office early in the process, resulting in proposals misaligned with current program needs.
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