The Department of Energy (DOE) has obligated $3,083,020,287 on its management contract with Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The award, Contract No. DESC0014664, is administered by DOE.

ORISE is a DOE federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) managed by ORAU that provides scientific research, science education, and technical services supporting DOE's science and national security missions. ORISE administers fellowship and internship programs for DOE and other federal agencies, conducts independent assessments of federal workforce and occupational health programs, and operates dosimetry and radiation emergency response services.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with no set-aside designation. The period of performance runs from March 10, 2016 through September 30, 2026.

The September 2026 expiration is a near-term signal for GovCon practitioners with relevant capabilities. ORISE M&O contracts historically attract competition from university-affiliated research organizations, nonprofit research institutions, and large professional services firms with federal science program management experience. Organizations with DOE FFRDC management backgrounds or science education program delivery capabilities should monitor DOE Office of Science procurement channels for solicitation activity.

Source: USASpending.gov