Eight companies that were chosen to potentially demonstrate their ability to deliver nuclear power for defence installations in the US have been told they are now eligible to receive federal awards for research and development.
The so-called “other transaction” awards are a form of government contract that can be used by some federal agencies, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD), for research and development.
They allow the government to enter into agreements with contractors that are not subject to the same strict regulations as procurement contracts.
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