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Tennessee Nuclear Supply Chain Business Interest Survey

As the nuclear energy landscape expands—driven by the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor designs, and the modernization of the existing regional fleet—Tennessee is uniquely positioned to lead the nation's nuclear renaissance. With the presence of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Y-12 National Security Complex, United Cleanup Oak Ridge, and a robust manufacturing corridor, our state has an unprecedented opportunity to build a premier domestic supply chain.

This survey is designed to assess Tennessee-based companies' interest, current capabilities, quality qualifications, and potential barriers to entering or expanding within the nuclear supply chain. Your responses will help state agencies, economic development partners, and nuclear advocates design targeted support programs, map regional industrial capabilities, and connect local vendors with upcoming commercial and federal procurement opportunities.

Estimated time to complete: 7–10 minutes.
Section 1: Company Profile
1.Company Name
2.Primary Contact Name
3.Primary Contact Title
4.Email Address
5.Phone Number
6.Corporate Website
7.Primary Tennessee Facility Location(s) (City/County):
8.Company Size (Number of Employees in Tennessee)
9.In which Grand Division of Tennessee is your primary facility located?
10.What is your company's primary industry sector? (Select all that apply)
Section 2: Quality Assurance & Qualifications
Because quality control is paramount in the nuclear industry, understanding your current certifications helps determine the baseline of your capabilities.
11.Which of the following quality management certifications does your company currently hold? (Select all that apply)
12.Does your company have experience supplying to other highly regulated industries or federal programs? (Select all that apply)
Section 3: Nuclear Capability, Regional Alignment, & Interest
13.What is your current level of experience in the nuclear industry?
14.Rate your company's level of interest in participating in the following nuclear sectors and regional initiatives:
No Interest
Low Interest
Medium Interest
High Interest
Already Active
TVA Existing Fleet Support (e.g., Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, Watts Bar O&M)
TVA Clinch River SMR Project (Advanced Reactor Deployments)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) (Research & Development Subcontracts)
Y-12 National Security Complex (Modernization & Infrastructure Projects)
Commercial SMRs, Microreactors, Uranium Enrichment, & Fuel Fabrication (National and Global markets)
Decommissioning & Waste Management
15.If opportunities were available today, which areas of the nuclear supply chain could your company support? (Select all that apply)
Section 4: Barriers & Support Needs
16.What do you perceive as the primary barriers preventing or limiting your company’s participation in the Tennessee/regional nuclear supply chain? (Select up to three)
17.What types of Tennessee-specific support programs would be most beneficial to help your company enter or expand in the nuclear supply chain? (Select all that apply)
Section 5: Next Steps
18.Would you be interested in participating in Tennessee-based nuclear supply chain forums, matchmaking events, or state-led supplier cohorts?
19.Would you like to be contacted by a regional program representative to discuss training, local supply chain programs, or partnership opportunities?
20.Please share any additional comments, questions, or specific capabilities you would like the state’s economic development and nuclear partners to know about: