Naval Reactors Facility
The Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) was established in 1950 to support the development of Naval nuclear propulsion and continues to provide support to the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered fleet. NRF is operated by Bechtel Bettis, Inc., under contract with and direct supervision of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
NRF's operations support the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered fleet through receipt of Naval spent fuel for examination and storage preparation, and through research and development of materials and equipment. The information derived from the examinations performed at NRF provides engineering data on nuclear reactor environments, material behavior, and design performance. The data is used to develop new technology and improve the performance of existing designs.