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December 12, 2014

Wrap Up: In the NNSA, In the Industry, In Congress

By Todd Jacobson

NS&D Monitor
12/12/2014

IN THE NNSA

The National Nuclear Security Administration was ranked 288th out of 314 federal agency subgroups in this year’s list of the best federal agencies to work for, compiled by the by the Partnership for Public Service and released this week. The NNSA was ranked 58th in pay, but 279th in effective leadership, 298th in strategic management, 284th in innovation, and 298th in performance-based rewards and advancement. DOE was ranked 21st out of 25 mid-size federal agencies.

IN THE INDUSTRY

Former Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration official Scott Samuelson is joining Longenecker & Associates as a senior associate. Samuelson retired from federal service after more than 30 years last month, most recently serving as a senior advisor within the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Project Management. His previous positions included stints as manager of the DOE Office of River Protection at Hanford, and as federal project director for the National Ignition Facility. “I’ve known and worked with Scott for more than 20 years,” Longenecker & Associates President John Longenecker said in a statement. “His experience in addressing the key challenges in every complex project will be a great asset to our team and our clients.”

The Air Force announced on Dec. 10 that it has awarded General Electric a $7.6 million firm-fixed-price requirements contract for contractor engineering and technical services in support of GE engines, including the F101-GE-102 that powers the B-1 bomber. “Contractor engineering and technical services will be provided by the original manufacturer to elevate the skills and abilities of Air Force military and civilian personnel so that they may become self-sufficient in system maintenance,” the award announcement states. Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2016. The contract involves foreign military sales, and is the result of a sole-source acquisition. $1.8 million in Fiscal Year 2015 operations and maintenance funds and $303,852 in RY 2015 working capital funds are being obligated on task orders at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

The Air Force announced on Dec. 3 that it has awarded ASRC Federal Space and Defense an estimated $21.7 million firm-fixed-price, fixed-price-incentive-firm target, and cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for launch services mission assurance (LSMA). ASRC will sustain excess ballistic missile solid rocket motors and perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) functions in control systems, aerodynamics, aero-thermal modeling, structural analysis, propulsion systems (solid, liquid, and hybrid), electrical and software engineering. While the initial awarded contract value is $4.1 million, missions IV&V missions may be acquired at any time throughout the initial performance period of the contract up to an estimated value of $21.7 million. Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2021. Space and Missile Systems Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M., is the contracting activity, and selected ASRC out of three total bidders. $1 million in Fiscal Year 2015 research, development, test and evaluation funding is being obligated at the time of award.

IN CONGRESS

The Republican-led 114th Congress will retain the current chairs of the House Armed Services subcommittees on Strategic Forces, Seapower and Projection Forces, Tactical Air and Land Forces and Readiness. Reps. Mike Rogers (Ala.), J. Randy Forbes (Va.), Mike Turner (Ohio) and Rob Wittman (Va.) will head the respective groups, according to a statement released by incoming HASC Chair Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas). New subcommittee leaders include Rep. Joe Wilson (S.C.) for the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Rep. Joe Heck (Nev.) for Subcommittee on Military Personnel, and Rep. Vicki Hartzler (Mo.) for the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

The House Armed Services Committee will welcome six new GOP members next month, according to a Dec. 9 announcement released by incoming HASC Chair Mac Thornberry (R-Texas). Appointments include Reps. Ryan Zinke (Mont.), Sam Graves (Mo.), Elise Stefanik (N.Y.), Martha McSally (Ariz.), Steve Knight (Calif.) and Tom MacArthur (N.J.). "The Armed Services Committee has always taken its constitutional responsibilities to the country and to our men and women in uniform very seriously,” Thornberry said. “With the world growing more dangerous and a shrinking military, we have an enormous task ahead of us.  I am very impressed with the qualifications of the new members of the Committee and with their commitment to our national security.  I look forward to working with them and all members of the Committee on both sides of the aisle to meet the many challenges we face.”

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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Vol. 18 No. 11
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June 23, 2014

WRAP UP: IN THE NNSA, IN THE INDUSTRY, IN CONGRESS

By Martin Schneider

NS&D Monitor
3/14/2014

IN THE NNSA

The National Nuclear Security Administration late last week opened a procurement for facilities maintenance services at the Office of Secure Transportation and the agency’s Albuquerque Complex, issuing a draft Request for Proposals. The agency is seeking a small business to perform the work, which will take place in three locations: at OST headquarters in Albuquerque, at the Albuquerque Complex/Sandia Field Office, and at OST’s training facility in Fort Smith, Ark. The NNSA is expected to award a single five-year Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity with three FFP/T&M type task orders. The North American Industry Classification System code for the procurement is 561210, with a size standard of $35.5 million.

IN CONGRESS

March 26 is shaping up to be a busy day on Capitol Hill for the National Nuclear Security Administration. While the co-chairmen of the NNSA governance panel appear before the House Armed Services Committee, top leaders from the agency will testify before the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee. The Senate hearing will include testimony from acting NNSA Administrator Bruce Held, Naval Reactors chief Adm. John Richardson, Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Don Cook, and DOE Office of Environmental Management Senior Advisor David Huizenga. The hearing will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Room SR-222 of the Russell Senate Office Building.

IN THE INDUSTRY

Babcock & Wilcox said yesterday that Gary Camper is being promoted to serve as Vice President for Programs, Contracts, Procurement and Business development of its Nuclear Operations Group. Camper is a 30-year veteran of B&W Nuclear Operations Group’s Lynchburg facility, where B&W said he has assumed management roles of “increasing responsibility in engineering, quality control and operations.” B&W Nuclear Operations Group President Peyton Baker said in a statement: “Gary’s considerable experience makes him an ideal candidate for this position as he takes on responsibilities not only here in Lynchburg, but at our other locations in Ohio and Indiana as well.”

Shaw AREVA MOX Services, the contractor on the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, announced this week that it passed 18 million consecutive work hours without a day lost due to injury or illness. “Our safety record shows the commitment that our employees and subcontractors have toward our safety culture.  Surpassing 18 million consecutive work hours is a milestone we can take a tremendous amount of pride in for the work that is being completing on the project,” MOX Services President Kelly Trice said in a statement.

Mark Haub is taking over as Pro2Serve’s Chief Financial Officer/Treasure, the company said this week. Haub replaces Paul Martin, who retired in early March. Haub has more than 20 years of experience as a financial official. “Paul Martin succeeded in establishing the CFO role as a critical element of Pro2Serve’s continuing growth and success over the last 15 years,” Pro2Serve Chief Executive Officer Barry Goss. “We conducted an extensive search to find a senior-level financial professional like Mr. Haub with the proven expertise and diversity of experience needed to continue and expand upon this performance record.”

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NEW: Via public records request, I’ve been able to confirm reporting today that a warrant has been issued for DOE deputy asst. secretary of spent fuel and waste disposition Sam Brinton for another luggage theft, this time at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid airport. (cc: @EMPublications)

DOE spent fuel lead Brinton accused of second luggage theft.



by @BenjaminSWeiss, confirming today's reports with warrant from Las Vegas Metro PD.

Waste has been Emplaced! 🚮

We have finally begun emplacing defense-related transuranic (TRU) waste in Panel 8 of #WIPP.

Read more about the waste emplacement here: https://wipp.energy.gov/wipp_news_20221123-2.asp

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