NNSA Seeks Proposals for AI Data Centers, Energy Projects at Savannah River Site

Washington, DC - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals from U.S. private sector partners to build and power Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers at Savannah River Site. This is a solicitation released under the Trump Administration's effort to promote American leadership in AI and is aligned with executive orders, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and Unleashing American Energy which leverage federal land assets to quickly deploy data centers and energy generation projects.

"Under President Trump's leadership, the work being carried out at NNSA to harness AI will have an impact on national security as the Manhattan Project did in the 1940s," said Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator Brandon Williams. "Today's solicitation is a great example of public-private partnership that accelerates scientific research to solve today's challenges and strengthens U.S. leadership in AI and energy infrastructure."

Savannah River Site is one of four sites identified by the Department of Energy (DOE) for AI infrastructure and generation projects on federal land. NNSA has identified 10 tracts of land totaling 3,103 acres at SRS for AI infrastructure projects and seeks applications that integrate innovative energy generation and storage projects with AI data centers.

U.S. private sector partners will submit proposals to potentially enter into one or more long-term leasing agreements at the site and will be responsible for building, operating, and decommissioning each infrastructure project. Partners must secure utility interconnection agreements. Proposals will be competitively evaluated for technological readiness, financial viability, and detailed plans to complete regulatory and permitting requirements.

NNSA will sponsor a virtual industry day event to learn more about the solicitation process. Registration is required and potential attendees should email [email protected] for more information.

Additional information on the RFP can be found here.

Background:

• In April, DOE released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform possible use of 16 DOE sites for rapid development of data centers and generation. The Department received significant input from stakeholders including AI companies, data center developers, energy developers, and the broader public.
• On July 24, 2025, Secretary Wright and DOE announced the site selection for AI Data Center and energy infrastructure development on federal lands.
• On September 9, DOE's Idaho Operations Office issued a Request for Application seeking applications by November 7, 2025.
• On September 30, DOE's Oak Ridge Reservation issued a Request for Proposals.
• On September 30, NNSA has issued a Request for Proposals seeking proposals by December 5, 2025.