Top DOE other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Energy obligated $2.9B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 325180, up 1194.1% from $227.3M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Energy. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOE contractors for NAICS 325180
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Centrifuge Operating, LLC | $900.0M | $500K | 30.5% | ▲ 8 |
| 2 | General Matter, Inc. | $899.9M | $500K | 30.5% | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Orano Federal Services LLC | $899.8M | $500K | 30.5% | ▲ 7 |
| 4 | Nuclear Fuel Services Inc | $126.3M | $52.4M | 4.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Bwxt Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. | $84.5M | $46.8M | 2.9% | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Bwxt Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. | $20.1M | $13.2M | 0.7% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | General Atomics | $19.5M | $0 | 0.7% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- American Centrifuge Operating, LLC$500K → $900.0M (+$899.5M) · now #1
- General Matter, Inc.$500K → $899.9M (+$899.4M) · now #2
- Orano Federal Services LLC$500K → $899.8M (+$899.3M) · now #3
Largest declines
- MID-America Conversion Services, LLC$111.9M → −$8.4M (−$120.3M) · no latest-period obligations
- Global Laser Enrichment LLC$500K → −$123K (−$623K) · no latest-period obligations
- Louisiana Energy Services, LLC$500K → $0 (−$500K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| General Atomics | Sep 29, 2026 | $19.5M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Energy, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $2.9B | $227.3M | Up $2.7B (1194.1%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89233126CNA000440 | General Atomics GENERAL ATOMICS - LITHIUM PROCESSING CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION AND PURIFICATION SERVICES | $19.5M | Sep 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOE contractors for NAICS 325180?
In the latest 12 months, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC ($900.0M), General Matter, Inc. ($899.9M), Orano Federal Services LLC ($899.8M) received the most DOE obligations for other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and American Centrifuge Operating, LLC alone held 30.5%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOE NAICS 325180 contracts ending soon?
1 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 89233126CNA000440 (General Atomics, $19.5M obligated), ending Sep 30, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 325180 across all agencies
DoD · NAICS 325180
$114.2MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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