Pantex, Y-12 teams recognized by NNSA defense programs
July 6, 2022

OAK RIDGE, TN -- Ten Consolidated Nuclear Security project teams, representing hundreds of employees National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Production Office staff, were recognized by NNSA for their work in 2020, supporting the national security missions at the Pantex Plant and the Y-12 National Security Complex.

In a ceremony at Pantex, NNSA Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Management John Evans commended the winning teams for achieving excellence in 2020 during a pandemic that continues to pose challenges today.

“Without your expertise and dedication and devotion to your jobs, we could not do what we do,” said Evans. “Your hard work during a pandemic is nothing short of amazing, and all of us thank you for your diligence.”

Teams excelled at delivering the mission

CNS Chief Operating Officer Bill Tindal also congratulated the winners, both at Pantex and Y-12. “The accomplishments being recognized were not achieved for their own purpose, but a higher one: delivering on our mission,” Tindal said.

“Our people do extraordinary work in support of the mission. Adapt and Deliver doesn’t mean finding a creative work-around. It means facing into our challenges and finding solutions, and we are proud to recognize your demonstrated excellence,” Tindal added.

Both Pantex and Y-12 were recognized with a Defense Programs Award for their support of the mission during a global pandemic.

Pantex project teams include the following:
• Creation of Interim Quality Release and Circle T team
• LLM-105 Particle Size Modification team
• Production Stores Technology Advancement team
• Resumption of the W88 Joint Test Assembly 2 Refresh Assembly Operations team

At Y-12, the following additional project teams were recognized:
• Binary Vacuum Arc Re-melting Restart Activities in Development team
• Holden Gas Furnace Exhaust Modifications team
• Microwave Casting Risk Reduction team
• Significant Finding Investigation Support team

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC operates the Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under a single contract for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. CNS member companies include Bechtel National, Inc.; Leidos, Inc.; ATK Launch Systems, Inc.; and SOC LLC. Pantex and Y-12 are key facilities in the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise, and CNS performs its work with a focus on performance excellence and the imperatives of safety, security, zero defects, and delivery as promised.

For more information on each site, visit www.pantex.energy.gov or www.y12.doe.gov.