NNSA competitively awarded a contract to BWXT Ordnance Tennessee, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc., for the licensing, design, and operation of a High Purity Depleted Uranium production capability at the contractor’s site in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly participated in the diamond-stamping of the First Production Unit (FPU) of a canned subassembly (CSA) for the W80-4 Life Extension Program at the NNSA’s Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
NNSA achieved startup authorization for the Electrorefining project, the first since the Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility 15 years ago.
NNSA achieved a key milestone in energizing the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, signifying the project’s transition to the final phase of construction.
Around the Nuclear Security Enterprise, researchers have found new ways to cast metal, create one-way “mirrors,” and revolutionize 3D printing – all using microwaves.
At NNSA’s labs, plants, and sites, research supporting our vital missions reaches across the electromagnetic spectrum – from radio waves to gamma rays. Sometimes that innovation spills into other areas, too, enabling tomorrow’s technological wonders.
A look back at historic NNSA moments in flight – enjoy these classic photos from laboratories and sites that work on NNSA missions.
NNSA is going from 0 to 60 towards full electrification of the government fleet by 2035. In recognition of their outstanding leadership and significant contributions to greening DOE’s fleet, three NNSA sites were recognized with DOE Green Fleet Awards.
The dedication, professionalism and skills of NNSA’s federal and contractor security staff across the Nuclear Security Enterprise ensure that our national security mission is successfully accomplished every day of the year.
NNSA announced today that it is canceling its November 2020 contract solicitation for management and operation of the Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex and terminating the contract award announced in November 2021 for the two sites.