This week, Fluor Corporation has announced a five-year extension, through 2028, of its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The contract is held by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a special-purpose entity owned by Fluor.
Fluor Marine Propulsion – Original Contract and Extension
The contract with Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, initially awarded in 2018, consisted of a five-year base performance period with a five-year option. The scope of work encompasses the management and operation of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), with primary facilities located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Idaho.
The contract primarily supports the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, which is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Department of the Navy.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory plays a crucial role in advancing the technology and ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear propulsion systems. These systems are used in submarines and aircraft carriers, forming the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s fleet.
The laboratory’s primary focus includes the research, development, testing, and maintenance of these advanced propulsion systems.
Tom D’Agostino, the group president of Fluor’s Mission Solutions business segment, expressed pride in Fluor’s long history of contributing to national security and emphasized their commitment to supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory in its mission to maintain the excellence of the nuclear Navy.
About the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)
The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program encompasses military and civilian personnel responsible for designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and overseeing nuclear-powered ships and associated facilities that serve the U.S. naval fleet.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) runs as a government-owned, contractor-operated research and engineering facility dedicated exclusively to naval nuclear propulsion.
Comprising almost 8,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support staff, its mission is to advance naval atomic propulsion technology and offer technical assistance for the ongoing safe and dependable operation of existing naval reactors.
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