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| DOE selects LLNS to manage its Lawrence Livermore Lab  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) has been selected to be the management and operating contractor for DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, one of the department’s three premier nuclear weapons laboratories. LLNS announced the mobilization of its senior leadership team to prepare for the transition. The contract begins Oct. 1, 2007. The new management team includes Bechtel National, University of California, BWX Technologies (BWXT), Washington Group International, and Battelle. The team also includes Texas A&M University.The LLNS team was formed to manage and operate Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory by entities renowned for their expertise and accomplishments throughout the DOE nuclear weapons complex and beyond. Bechtel is the largest project management contractor in the United States. The University of California is the world's largest academic research institution. BWX Technologies and Washington Group International are the top two DOE nuclear facilities contractors and between them manage and operate four of DOE's five safest sites. Battelle is a global leader in science and technology and commercializes technology, performs contract research and manages laboratories for government and industry. The team also includes Texas A&M University, which provides an important academic alliance. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |