Book Description

NNSA is responsible for the management and security of the nation's nuclear weapons programs and relies heavily on contractors to carry out this mission. In January 2013, NNSA awarded a $22 billion consolidated M&O contract for its Pantex and Y-12 sites, which NNSA stated will enhance mission performance and reduce costs. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013, as amended, requires NNSA to report to Congress on the costs and benefits of the contract competition following the award of an M&O contract. NNSA's report is to address the expected cost savings, competition costs, any disruption or delay in mission activities or deliverables, and any benefits to mission performance or operations resulting from the competition. The act also requires GAO to review and report on NNSA's report. This report assesses the extent to which NNSA's report addressed each required topic and the clarity and completeness of the information provided. GAO interviewed NNSA officials and reviewed NNSA's statutory reporting requirements, the agency's report and supporting documentation, and federal guides and standards relevant to presenting benefits and costs.