Research lab · United States
Ames National Laboratory
HQ Ames, Iowa201-500 employeesUpdated
Ames National Laboratory is a DOE national laboratory affiliated with Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Institution and Contracts
- Institution
- DOE national laboratory
- Sponsor
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Operator
- Iowa State University
Funding and financial context
Annual budget
$65 million
Official Ames page lists an annual budget of $65M but does not state a fiscal year. Do not treat it as an M&O contract ceiling or a dated FY amount.
About Ames National Laboratory | Ames Laboratory ↗Operating contracts
Iowa State University · DE-AC02-07CH11358
- Current term ends
- Dec 31, 2026
- Maximum if options exercised
- Dec 31, 2026
DOE October 2026 roster lists current and ultimate potential contract end dates as the same date. This is the end date displayed on the roster; no replacement term is inferred.
DOE/NNSA Site Facility Management Contracts - October 2026 ↗Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial base and critical materials | Researcher | — | — | Laboratory research capability; not a claim of a commercial product or fielded system. | Reported |
- ResearcherLaboratory research capability; not a claim of a commercial product or fielded system.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
Supply Chain1 facility
Facilities1
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Laboratory Technical & Administrative Support Facility | Lab | Ames, Iowa, United States | Operating | Reported |
- Ames Laboratory Technical & Administrative Support FacilityLab · Ames, Iowa, United StatesOperatingReported
Hiring Observations
Use the official careers site for current openings and application requirements.
Sources10
Profile8
- 1Government recordOfficial laboratory website
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- 2Government recordAbout Ames National Laboratory | Ames Laboratory
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- 3Government recordJobs | Ames National Laboratory
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Ames National Laboratory · Supports Organization · institution.operator
“Ames Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by Iowa State University.”
- 5Government recordOfficial laboratory research program
Supports Organization
- 6Government recordJobs at the National Labs | Department of Energy
Supports Organization
- 7Government recordDOE/NNSA Site Facility Management Contracts - October 2026
Supports Organization
“SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) SC Stanford University Stanford University DEAC0276SF00515 CPAF FFRDC M&O (with integrated accounting)”
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Octen Business Search · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · hq region, Organization · linkedin url
“employee_range: 201-500 (profile: 201-500 employees)”
Technologies1
- 9CompanyOfficial research program
Supports Organization · research, Organization technology · research
“resilient and secure supply chains for rare earth metals and other materials critical to the success of energy technologies”
Supply chain1
- 10Government recordNational Laboratories | Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy · Supports Facility · facility, Organization · description
“Ames Laboratory’s Technical & Administrative Support Facility”
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