Company Profile
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
Company Overview
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization and a Prime Contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers for the US Navy. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.
The nuclear components developed and procured by our team of talented engineers, contract professionals, logistics analysts, IT professionals, and other professional services personnel have been used to power huge aircraft carriers and submarines of all types and sizes. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more than 60 years, we have been at the forefront of technological and operational innovation for the Navy and the NNPP.
Company History
Since 1956, at the direct request of the Navy's Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, our employees have successfully supported our nation's fleet and Sailors in various aspects of the design, development, and continuing support of Naval Nuclear Propulsion equipment—a vital part of our nation's defense. We work with our many partners to deliver and maintain safe, reliable, and cost-effective products that ensure the long-term viability of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
The NNPP comprises the military and civilian personnel who design, build, operate, maintain, and manage the nuclear-powered ships and the many facilities that support the U.S. nuclear-powered naval fleet. The Program has cradle-to-grave responsibility for all naval nuclear propulsion matters, and elements include:
Research, development, and support laboratories.
Contractors responsible for designing, procuring, and building propulsion plant equipment.
Shipyards that build, overhaul, and service the propulsion plants of nuclear-powered vessels.
Navy support facilities and tenders.
Nuclear power schools and Naval Reactors training facilities.
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Headquarters and field offices.