The contracts at these facilities, which were set to expire 30 September 2010, have been extended through 30 September 2011that include two additional three-month extension options.
The Y-12 facility focuses on the production and refurbishment of weapons components, storage of nuclear material and prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
The Pantex Plant is responsible for nuclear weapons assembly and dis-assembly, and maintaining the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.
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