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1 online resource (ii, 31 p.) : map |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 5, 2011). |
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"September 2011." |
| Summary |
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semiautonomous agency within the Department of Energy (DOE), proposed in March 2010 a new acquisition strategy that includes consolidating the management and operating (M&O) contracts for two of its eight sites, the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) in Tennessee and the Pantex Plant in Texas, and consolidating all construction projects for all of its sites under a single, enterprise-wide contract. NNSA anticipates that this strategy will reduce costs, enhance mission performance, and improve construction management. NNSA's sites are overseen by colocated federal site offices. GAO was asked to assess NNSA's preliminary proposals for (1) a consolidated M&O contract for Y-12 and Pantex and (2) an enterprise-wide construction contract. GAO reviewed analyses supporting NNSA's acquisition strategy; examined agency directives and guidance; and interviewed DOE, NNSA, and contractor officials. GAO recommends, among other things, that NNSA develop a plan for implementing the improved management practices identified by its analysis and assess the costs, risks, and benefits of the consolidated construction contract to better define and inform its acquisition strategy and to take appropriate future actions. NNSA generally agreed with GAO's findings and recommendations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-11-848." |
| Subject |
United States. National Nuclear Security Administration -- Procurement -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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United States. National Nuclear Security Administration -- Buildings -- Design and construction.
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Public contracts -- United States -- Management.
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| Indexed Term |
NNSA contract nuclear Security sites cost consolidated officials |
| Added Author |
Aloise, Gene.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.
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| Added Title |
National Nuclear Security Administration's proposed acquisition strategy needs further clarification and assessment |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-11-848 |
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