Procurement & RFPs

Seeking individual subject matter experts (SMEs) to support ongoing and future international nuclear energy projects under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program

Submission Deadline

Friday, January 16 2026

Summary

CRDF Global is seeking individual subject matter experts (SMEs) in a number of topic areas to support ongoing and future projects under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program as well as other programs funded by the U.S. Department of State. Under these programs, CRDF Global engages partner countries worldwide seeking to build or expand their nuclear energy programs to meet energy needs consistent with the highest nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation standards.

Scope

SMEs will work with CRDF Global to lend their subject matter expertise to support the successful delivery of program engagements, enabling partner countries to safely and responsibly develop or advance civil nuclear energy programs leveraging small modular reactor (SMR) or other advanced reactor technologies. SMEs will work under the close operational supervision of CRDF Global and the U.S. Department of State to provide varied types of support, across one or more technical areas, during program engagements.

If you are seeking to apply as an institution rather than as an individual, please see the separate REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SMR Expertise – Organizations