TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ReactorCast

Project ID: 26-23908 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Department of Energy
Deadline	06/30/27
Posted	05/12/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
PSC	DA10 - IT And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service
Location	Los Alamos, NM 87545 United States

Description

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Summary

Workforce shortages and uncertainties have derailed nuclear projects worldwide causing delays, cost overruns and lost investor confidence. The specialized talent nuclear needs to succeed requires years to develop. The ReactorCast platform answers human capital questions, coupled to strategic decisions and financial considerations, before the issues become crises. ReactorCast is a custom system dynamics platform that models and ties strategic decisions and investment considerations with workforce requirements across the entire lifecycle of nuclear programs from initial planning through decades of operation to eventual decommissioning. The platform provides real-time analytics and visual dashboards that track workforce flows from identified populations to education and training programs through employment across utilities, developers, contractors, regulators and support organizations. ReactorCast also models the impact of policy, regulatory and investment decisions on workforce development trajectories. Unlike individual HR management systems, ReactorCast operates at the strategic level modeling the workforce potential to answer questions that matter most to executives, investors and leaders: Can this organization or region supply the talent we need? What does workforce availability mean for our site selection? How do different technology choices impact long-term staffing costs? These aren't HR questions they're business strategy questions. The underlying modeling methodology developed at Los Alamos and licensed to the IAEA as the basis for their national nuclear workforce planning workshops and tools has been applied internationally across numerous nuclear programs LA-UR-26-23908

Technical Specifications

- Custom developed software for system dynamics modeling - Modular, extensible design for evolving analysis needs - Local deployment (secure, non-cloud infrastructure framework) - Interfaces with external data sources and planning tools - Outputs include: regional, statewide or national mapping, workforce opportunities and competency projections, gap analyses and scenario-based deployment comparisons For those realizing new nuclear deployments, ReactorCast models workforce requirements across different reactor technologies and sites. - Compare the human capital implications of a large light-water reactor versus multiple small modular reactors. - Assess whether different reactor technologies affect your ability to recruit and retain talent in specific regions. - Understand how workforce costs which can exceed capital costs over a plant's lifetime vary based on technology and location decisions made today. ReactorCast separates serious strategic planning from optimistic assumptions, giving stakeholders the intelligence to make informed decisions about workforce-related project risk. Advantages

Reactor Technology Differentiation

Different reactor technologies may potentially require fundamentally different workforce profiles. ReactorCast can model the varying implications and makes the trade-offs and considerations visible. This platform helps identify strategies for closing any gaps before commitments are made. With access to Los Alamos's unique technical domain and expertise, the technical nuances between these designs can be quantized, incorporated and analyzed.

Strategic Site Selection and Regional Assessment

Site selection for nuclear projects traditionally focuses on technical factors including: cooling water availability, seismic stability, grid connection and emergency planning zones. ReactorCast adds the workforce dimension that determines whether a technically perfect site can support successful project execution, and if it can't, models strategic approaches for how to mitigate this risk. Location decisions made for workforce reasons create competitive advantages. A site chosen because it has workforce capacity that competitors overlooked becomes a strategic asset. Cost control, schedule discipline, regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement and workforce planning are equally essential for nuclear's success. Strategic Modeling Capability Points / Market Applications - Real-time analytics and visual dashboards derived from custom developed stock-and-flow workforce dynamics software - Multi-reactor technology comparison - Lifecycle cost modeling (planning through decommissioning) - Scenario planning and risk assessment tools - Customizable for regional, statewide or multi-site contexts

LANL Tech Partnerships

Unlock the Innovative Potential Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products. LANL's licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact licensing@lanl.gov. Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology. https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/feynman-center/partner-with-us/licensing-technology m.lanl.gov/tech-search

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The ReactorCast platform is developed to address workforce shortages and uncertainties that have negatively impacted nuclear projects globally, leading to delays, cost overruns, and diminished investor confidence. This platform is designed to provide strategic insights into human capital needs in the nuclear sector, which requires specialized talent that takes years to cultivate. The platform integrates human capital considerations with strategic decisions and financial factors to preemptively address potential crises in workforce management. Work Details ReactorCast is a custom system dynamics platform that models and connects strategic decisions with workforce requirements throughout the lifecycle of nuclear programs—from initial planning through operation to decommissioning. Key functionalities include: - Custom developed software for system dynamics modeling. - Modular and extensible design to adapt to evolving analysis needs. - Local deployment on secure, non-cloud infrastructure. - Interfaces with external data sources and planning tools. - Outputs such as regional, statewide or national mapping, workforce opportunities, competency projections, gap analyses, and scenario-based deployment comparisons. - Comparison of human capital implications between different reactor technologies (e.g., large light-water reactors vs. small modular reactors). - Assessment of how various reactor technologies influence talent recruitment and retention in specific regions. - Analysis of workforce costs relative to technology and location decisions over a plant's lifetime. Place of Performance The contract will be executed in locations relevant to nuclear project deployments, potentially including various states or regions where nuclear facilities are planned or operational.

Contacts

Contact name	Mike Erickson
Contact email	licensing@lanl.gov
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Lindsay Augustyn
Secondary contact email	licensing@lanl.gov
Secondary contact phone	None