OIG questions DOE management of HALEU demonstration contract process - ExchangeMonitor

OIG questions DOE management of HALEU demonstration contract process - ExchangeMonitor

The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy miscalculated during the selection process of its High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Demonstration Project, the Department’s Office of Inspector General found in an audit. In a July 2 audit report the Office of Inspector General (OIG) found the Office of Nuclear Energy inappropriately limited competition during its pre-award process. The HALEU contract was awarded to a Centrus Energy affil…