National Nuclear Security Administration's Use of Innovative Technologies to Meet Security Requirements
The Department of Energy (Department) developed the Design Basis Threat policy (DBT), which
identified the most credible threats posed by potential adversaries to Departmental assets and
operations. Since the terrorist attacks of September 2001, revisions to the DBT have established
significantly more stringent standards for protecting Departmental assets and operations. The DBT
provides decision-makers and managers with the information needed to plan permanent upgrades to
security programs and to identify the necessary resources for protecting sensitive assets, including
special nuclear material.
identified the most credible threats posed by potential adversaries to Departmental assets and
operations. Since the terrorist attacks of September 2001, revisions to the DBT have established
significantly more stringent standards for protecting Departmental assets and operations. The DBT
provides decision-makers and managers with the information needed to plan permanent upgrades to
security programs and to identify the necessary resources for protecting sensitive assets, including
special nuclear material.
Review of the Department of Energy's Contract with AHTNA GovernmentServices Corporation Contract No: DE-AC52-04NA25282
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded a general construction
contract to AHTNA Government Services Corporation (AHTNA), an Alaskan Native
Corporation (ANC), in September 2004. The contract was awarded under the Small
Business Administration (SBA) Section 8(a) small disadvantaged business program to
provide design, construction, and engineering services for radiation sensors and
communication equipment in support of the Department of Energy's (Department)
Second Line of Defense program.
contract to AHTNA Government Services Corporation (AHTNA), an Alaskan Native
Corporation (ANC), in September 2004. The contract was awarded under the Small
Business Administration (SBA) Section 8(a) small disadvantaged business program to
provide design, construction, and engineering services for radiation sensors and
communication equipment in support of the Department of Energy's (Department)
Second Line of Defense program.
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded a general construction
contract to AHTNA Government Services Corporation (AHTNA), an Alaskan Native
Corporation (ANC), in September 2004. The contract was awarded under the Small
Business Administration (SBA) Section 8(a) small disadvantaged business program to
provide design, construction, and engineering services for radiation sensors and
communication equipment in support of the Department of Energy's (Department)
Second Line of Defense program.
contract to AHTNA Government Services Corporation (AHTNA), an Alaskan Native
Corporation (ANC), in September 2004. The contract was awarded under the Small
Business Administration (SBA) Section 8(a) small disadvantaged business program to
provide design, construction, and engineering services for radiation sensors and
communication equipment in support of the Department of Energy's (Department)
Second Line of Defense program.
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded a general construction contract to AHTNA Government Services Corporation (AHTNA), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC), in September 2004. The contract was awarded under the Small Business A...
Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress ending September 30, 2008.
Management of the Department's Data Centers at Contractor Sites
Audit Report-
The Department of Energy (Department) and its facility contractors maintain numerous
data centers across the complex that varies in both size and complexity. These centers,
which house data and voice hardware and software, and a variety of network equipment,
typically require specialized security, power, and cooling capabilities. Thc centers
provide common information technology (IT) services in support of the Department's
most critical functions, including scientific research and national security activities. The
cost to acquire data center space and the hardware, software and services necessary to
sustain operations are signiticant - amounting to about $33 1 million in Fiscal Year 2007.
Recent reviews by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have identified a number of
areas in which the Department could improve the efficiency of its vast IT efforts. For
example, a series of reports revealed that significant operating savings were available by
aggregating demand for IT goods and services. A number of Federal and private sector
organizations have also realized meaningful savings by consolidating data centers,
centralizing delivery of common services, and employing more efficient network and
computing technologies. Based on these findings, we initiated this audit to determine whether the Department had effectively managed its data centers at contractor sites.
The Department of Energy (Department) and its facility contractors maintain numerous
data centers across the complex that varies in both size and complexity. These centers,
which house data and voice hardware and software, and a variety of network equipment,
typically require specialized security, power, and cooling capabilities. Thc centers
provide common information technology (IT) services in support of the Department's
most critical functions, including scientific research and national security activities. The
cost to acquire data center space and the hardware, software and services necessary to
sustain operations are signiticant - amounting to about $33 1 million in Fiscal Year 2007.
Recent reviews by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have identified a number of
areas in which the Department could improve the efficiency of its vast IT efforts. For
example, a series of reports revealed that significant operating savings were available by
aggregating demand for IT goods and services. A number of Federal and private sector
organizations have also realized meaningful savings by consolidating data centers,
centralizing delivery of common services, and employing more efficient network and
computing technologies. Based on these findings, we initiated this audit to determine whether the Department had effectively managed its data centers at contractor sites.
Special Review on "Petroleum-Based Fuels Use"