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10 U.S.C. § 6312 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6312. Independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets acquisition projects
(a) Reviews.—
The appropriate head shall ensure that an independent entity conducts reviews of each capital assets acquisition project as the project moves toward the approval of each of critical decision 0, critical decision 1, and critical decision 2 in the acquisition process.
(b) Pre-critical Decision 1 Reviews.—
In addition to any other matters, with respect to each review of a capital assets acquisition project under subsection (a) that has not reached critical decision 1 approval in the acquisition process, such review shall include—
(1) a review using best practices of the analysis of alternatives for the project; and
(2) identification of any deficiencies in such analysis of alternatives for the appropriate head to address.
(c) Independent Entities.—
The appropriate head shall ensure that each review of a capital assets acquisition project under subsection (a) is conducted by an independent entity with the appropriate expertise with respect to the project and the stage in the acquisition process of the project.
(d) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) The term “acquisition process” means the acquisition process for a project, as defined in Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating to project management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order.
(2) The term “appropriate head” means—
(A) the Administrator, with respect to capital assets acquisition projects of the Administration; and
(B) the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, with respect to capital assets acquisition projects of the Office of Environmental Management.
(3) The term “capital assets acquisition project” means a project—
(A) the total project cost of which is more than $500,000,000; and
(B) that is covered by Department of Energy Order 413.3B, or a successor order, for the acquisition of capital assets for atomic energy defense activities.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1439.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2773 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6322 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6322. Prohibition and report 1 on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities
(a) Prohibition.—
The Secretary of Energy may not provide any bonuses, award fees, or other form of performance- or production-based awards to a contractor operating a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility unless, in evaluating the performance or production under the contract, the Secretary considers the contractor’s compliance with all applicable environmental, safety, and health statutes, regulations, and practices for determining both the size of, and the contractor’s qualification for, such bonus, award fee, or other award. The prohibition in this subsection applies with respect to contracts entered into, or contract options exercised, after November 29, 1989.
(b) Regulations.—
The Secretary of Energy shall promulgate regulations to implement subsection (a) not later than March 1, 1990.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1441.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6322 was renumbered section 8322 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2782 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6323 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6323. Assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities
The Secretary of Energy shall include, in each award-fee evaluation conducted under section 16.401 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, of a management and operating contract for a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility in 2016 or any even-numbered year thereafter, an assessment of the adequacy of the emergency preparedness of that facility, including an assessment of the seniority level of management and operating contractor employees that participate in emergency preparedness exercises at that facility.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1441.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6323 was renumbered section 8323 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2782a of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6325 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6325. Notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements
(a) Notice-and-wait Requirement.—
The Secretary of Energy may not enter into an arrangement described in subsection (b) until 30 days after the date on which the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of the proposed arrangement.
(b) Covered Arrangements.—
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an arrangement referred to in subsection (a) is any alternative financing arrangement, third-party financing arrangement, public-private partnership, privatization arrangement, private capital arrangement, or other financing arrangement that—
(A) is entered into in connection with a project conducted using funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy to carry out programs necessary for national security; and
(B) involves a contractor or Federal agency obtaining and charging to the Department of Energy as an allowable cost under a contract the use of office space, facilities, or other real property assets with a value of at least $5,000,000.
(2) An arrangement referred to in subsection (a) does not include an arrangement that—
(A) involves the Department of Energy or a contractor acquiring or entering into a capital lease for office space, facilities, or other real property assets; or
(B) is entered into in connection with a capital improvement project undertaken as part of an energy savings performance contract under section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287).
(Added and amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), (d)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1443, 1462.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6325 was renumbered section 8325 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2784 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(d)(2)(B), realigned margins.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(d)(2)(A), struck out pars. (1) and (2) headings which read as follows: “In general” and “Exception”, respectively.
10 U.S.C. § 6326 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6326. Publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees
(a) In General.—
The Administrator shall take appropriate actions to make available to the public, to the maximum extent practicable, contractor performance evaluations conducted by the Administration of management and operating contractors of the nuclear security enterprise that results in the award of an award fee to the contractor concerned.
(b) Format.—
Performance evaluations shall be made public under this section in a common format that facilitates comparisons of performance evaluations between and among similar management and operating contracts.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1443.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6326 was renumbered section 8326 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2785 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6331 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6331. Laboratory-directed research and development programs
(a) Authority.—
Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories that are funded out of funds available to the Department of Energy for national security programs are authorized to carry out laboratory-directed research and development.
(b) Regulations.—
The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe regulations for the conduct of laboratory-directed research and development at such laboratories.
(c) Funding.—
Of the funds provided by the Department of Energy to a national security laboratory for national security activities, the Secretary shall provide a specific amount, of not less than 5 percent and not more than 7 percent of such funds, to be used by the laboratory for laboratory-directed research and development.
(d) Laboratory-directed Research and Development Defined.—
For purposes of this section, the term “laboratory-directed research and development” means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1448.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6331 was renumbered section 8331 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2791 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6332 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6332. Laboratory-directed research and development
Of the funds made available by the Department of Energy for activities at government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories funded in this Act 1 or subsequent Energy and Water Development Appropriations Acts, the Secretary may authorize a specific amount, not to exceed 8 percent of such funds, to be used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and development: Provided, That the Secretary may also authorize a specific amount not to exceed 4 percent of such funds, to be used by the plant manager of a covered nuclear weapons production plant or the manager of the Nevada Site Office for plant or site directed research and development: Provided further, That notwithstanding Department of Energy order 413.2A, dated January 8, 2001, beginning in fiscal year 2006 and thereafter, all DOE laboratories may be eligible for laboratory directed research and development funding.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1448.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means div. C of Pub. L. 111–8, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 601, known as the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009. Prior to repeal and restatement as this section, this section was section 308 of div. C of Pub. L. 111–8. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6332 was renumbered section 8332 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2791a of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(6).
10 U.S.C. § 6333 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6333. Funding for laboratory directed research and development
Notwithstanding section 307 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111–85; 123 Stat. 2845), of the funds made available by the Department of Energy for activities at Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories funded in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (div. D of Pub. L. 113–76) or any subsequent Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for any fiscal year, the Secretary may authorize a specific amount, not to exceed 6 percent of such funds, to be used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and development.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1449.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 307 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, referred to in text, is section 307 of Pub. L. 111–85, title III, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2872, which is listed in a table of similar provisions under former section 2791a of Title 50, War and National Defense.
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, referred to in text, is div. D of Pub. L. 113–76, Jan. 17, 2024, 128 Stat. 152. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6333 was renumbered section 8333 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 309 of Pub. L. 113–76, which was set out as a note under section 2791a of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(19).
10 U.S.C. § 6334 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6334. Charges to individual program, project, or activity
Of the funds authorized by the Secretary of Energy for laboratory directed research and development, no individual program, project, or activity funded by this or any subsequent Act 1 making appropriations for Energy and Water Development for any fiscal year may be charged more than the statutory maximum authorized for such activities: Provided, That this section shall take effect not earlier than October 1, 2015.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1449.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means div. D of Pub. L. 113–235, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2303, known as the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Prior to repeal and restatement as this section, this section was section 311 of div. D of Pub. L. 113–235. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6334 was renumbered section 8334 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2791b of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(3).
10 U.S.C. § 6335 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6335. Limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes
(a) Limitation on Use of Weapons Activities Funds.—
No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year 1997 for weapons activities may be obligated or expended for activities under the Department of Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program, or under any Department of Energy technology transfer program or cooperative research and development agreement, unless such activities support the national security mission of the Department of Energy.
(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Other Funds.—
No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year 1997 for defense environmental cleanup may be obligated or expended for activities under the Department of Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program, or under any Department of Energy technology transfer program or cooperative research and development agreement, unless such activities support the defense environmental cleanup mission of the Department of Energy.
(c) Limitation on Use of Funds for Overhead.—
A national security laboratory may not use funds made available under section 6331(c) to cover the costs of general and administrative overhead for the laboratory.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1449.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6335 was renumbered section 8335 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2792 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6336 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6336. Report on use of funds for certain research and development purposes
(a) Report Required.—
Not later than February 1 each year, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funds expended during the preceding fiscal year on activities under the Department of Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program. The purpose of the report is to permit an assessment of the extent to which such activities support the national security mission of the Department of Energy.
(b) Plant-directed Research and Development.—
(1) The report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to plant-directed research and development, the following:
(A) A financial accounting of expenditures for such research and development, disaggregated by nuclear weapons production facility.
(B) A breakdown of the percentage of research and development conducted by each such facility that is plant-directed research and development.
(C) An explanation of how each such facility plans to increase the availability and utilization of funds for plant-directed research and development.
(2) In this subsection, the term “plant-directed research and development” means research and development selected by the director of a nuclear weapons production facility.
(c) Preparation of Report.—
Each report shall be prepared by the officials responsible for Federal oversight of the funds expended on activities under the program.
(d) Criteria Used in Preparation of Report.—
Each report shall set forth the criteria utilized by the officials preparing the report in determining whether or not the activities reviewed by such officials support the national security mission of the Department.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), (d)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1449, 1462.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6336 was renumbered section 8336 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2793 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(d)(2)(B), realigned margins.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(d)(2)(A), struck out pars. (1) and (2) headings which read as follows: “In general” and “Plant-directed research and development defined”, respectively.
10 U.S.C. § 6338 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6338. University-based research collaboration program
(a) Findings.—
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The maintenance of scientific and engineering competence in the United States is vital to long-term national security and the defense and national security missions of the Department of Energy.
(2) Engaging the universities and colleges of the Nation in research on long-range problems of vital national security interest will be critical to solving the technology challenges faced within the defense and national security programs of the Department of Energy in the next century.
(3) Enhancing collaboration among the national laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry will contribute significantly to the performance of these Department of Energy missions.
(b) Program.—
The Secretary of Energy shall establish a university program at a location that can develop the most effective collaboration among national laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry in support of scientific and engineering advancement in key Department of Energy defense and national security program areas.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1451.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2795 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6339 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6339. Limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the administration
(a) In General.—
The Administrator may not establish, administer, manage, or facilitate a program within the Administration for the purposes of executing an enduring national security research and development effort to broaden the role of the Department of Energy in national biodefense.
(b) Rule of Construction.—
The limitation described in subsection (a) shall not be interpreted—
(1) to prohibit the establishment of a bioassurance program for the purpose of executing enduring national security research and development in any component of the Department of Energy other than the Administration or in any other Federal agency; or
(2) to impede the use of resources of the Administration, including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site, to support the execution of a bioassurance program, if such support is provided—
(A) on a cost-reimbursable basis to an entity that is not a component of the Department of Energy; and
(B) in a manner that does not interfere with mission of such laboratory or facility.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1452.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2796 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).
10 U.S.C. § 6340 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 6340. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the administration
(a) In General.—
Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act 1 or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026, or any subsequent fiscal year, for the Administration for the purposes of conducting research and development of artificial intelligence technologies, executing a program to develop or manage the application of such technologies, or developing, acquiring, or sustaining any associated computing hardware or supporting infrastructure may only be used to support the nuclear security missions of the Administration.
(b) Rule of Construction.—
The limitation described in subsection (a) may not be interpreted—
(1) to prohibit the establishment of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program in any component of the Department of Energy other than the Administration or in any other Federal agency; or
(2) to impede the use of resources of the Administration, including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site, to support the execution of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program or activity, if such support is provided—
(A) on a full cost recovery basis, including any associated infrastructure or utility costs, to an entity that is not a component of the Department of Energy; and
(B) in a manner that does not interfere with the nuclear security mission of such laboratory or facility.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, §§ 3111(d)(1)(H), 3117(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1462, 1465.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means the Atomic Energy Defense Act, div. D of Pub. L. 107–314, which was classified generally to chapter 42 (§ 2501 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense, and was repealed and substantially restated as this subpart. As enacted by Pub. L. 119–60, this section was originally part of that Act. See Codification note below.
heading: Codification
text: Amendment by section 3117 of Pub. L. 119–60, which was directed to subtitle B of title XLVIII of Pub. L. 107–314 (50 U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) by adding section 4816 at the end, was executed by adding this section at the end of this subchapter pursuant to section 3111(d)(1)(H) of Pub. L. 119–60 and by numbering it as section 6340 to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See Further Technical Amendments note set out under section 6114 of this title.