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Department of Energy·Department of Energy

to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE

energyexpiredONGOING · MOD OF 1978 CONTRACT
WORK BEGAN1978-09-30·LATEST ACTION2026-06-12·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_DEAC3243AL00036_8900_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

M&O OF LANL BR OF U OF CA

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What the model surfaced from this award

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In plain English

Management and operations of Los Alamos National Laboratory, a DOE weapons-design and nuclear-science facility operated by UC since 1978.

Sub-sectors
national-lab-m&onuclear-weapons-stockpile
Why this matters

LANL is critical to U.S. nuclear-weapons stewardship, materials science, and advanced computing; this 2026 obligation sustains decades-long continuity of the nation's primary weapons-design capability.

Supply-chain signal

LANL's M&O contract anchors a supply chain of specialized contractors, equipment vendors, and subcontractors supporting nuclear-weapons production and advanced-materials research.

U.S.–China competition angle

LANL's weapons-design and supercomputing missions are central to maintaining U.S. nuclear deterrence and technological edge against peer competitors including China.

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Period of performance
Start
1978-09-30
End
2006-05-31
Status
expired7335 days ago
Sources

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