Consolidated Nuclear Security
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nuclear security, federal contracting |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Oak Ridge , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Management of Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex facilities |
| Parent | Bechtel, Leidos, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, SOC |
Consolidated Nuclear Security operates as a federal contractor in the United States, overseeing the management of the Y-12 National Security Complex. This entity is formed as a joint venture comprising Bechtel, Leidos, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, and SOC, with Booz Allen Hamilton participating as a subcontracted partner. CNS is recognized among the top 100 federal contractors nationwide.
History
During the early 2010s, the DOE issued a solicitation for a combined management contract covering both the Y-12 and Pantex facilities, structured as a decade-long agreement. CNS was awarded this contract, commencing oversight of both locations in 2014, with an approximate annual contract value of $2 billion.
In 2020, the DOE declared it would not extend contract options past September 30, 2021, effectively ending CNS’s contract three years ahead of schedule due to unsatisfactory performance. The termination was further complicated by Bechtel’s subcontracting role in constructing the Uranium Processing Facility at Y-12. Central factors contributing to the early contract conclusion involved persistent safety and security deficiencies, particularly concerning criticality safety protocols and cybersecurity measures.