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Consolidated Nuclear Security
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is a privately held management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Under Contract No. DE-NA-0001942, CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and also operates the Pantex Plant, executing mission-critical national security work that includes nuclear weapons stewardship, nonproliferation support, naval reactor fuel programs, and major infrastructure recapitalization projects such as the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF). The firm is structured as a consortium joint venture of four member companies — Bechtel National, Inc., Leidos, ATK Launch Systems, and SOC LLC — with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. serving as a teaming subcontractor. Its sole external customer is the federal government (DOE/NNSA), and the business model is a cost-reimbursable federal contract governed by federal acquisition regulations; pricing is not publicly disclosed. CNS is not a commercial product or software company — it sells no off-the-shelf products, offers no public API, and runs no traditional go-to-market motion, instead delivering mission execution, infrastructure modernization, security services, and small-business subcontracting programs through a workforce of 5,001–10,000 people based primarily in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

CNS's operating model rests on a set of specialized functional capabilities rather than proprietary technology stacks. It maintains dedicated executive leadership across Mission Engineering, Mission Execution, Production and Operations, Safeguards/Security/Emergency Services, Program Integration, Performance Assurance, Strategic Initiative, and Operations Support, alongside corporate functions (General Counsel, CIO, CFO, CHRO, Internal Audit, Communications, Business Management & Transformation). The company runs a Small Business Program Office engaging small businesses, HBCUs, and MEIs as subcontractors in support of DOE socioeconomic goals and operates a newsroom, video content library, and Y-12 official website as institutional communications channels rather than commercial marketing surfaces. Recent operational activity includes participation in a DOE Technology Commercialization Fund project for technology transfer to private-sector applications, ongoing UPF infrastructure work, and a planned presidential transition to Todd Ailes as President and COO.

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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC is a privately held consortium contractor that operates the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant for the U.S. DOE/NNSA, executing nuclear weapons stewardship, nonproliferation, naval reactor, and infrastructure recapitalization missions from Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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nuclear weapons stewardship, national security operations, nuclear facility management, uranium processing services, government nuclear contracting
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1Interim Storage Facilities (Centralized, Away-from-Reactor)
CodeEUAKAHAKPrimaryYes
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  • National Security928110
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Government Nuclear Security Services
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is the management and operating contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), operating the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. CNS provides mission-critical national security services including nuclear weapons maintenance, nonproliferation, naval reactor support, and complex infrastructure revitalization including the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) project.

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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is not a product or technology company. It is a management and operating contractor that operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). CNS comprises member companies Bechtel National, Inc., Leidos, ATK Launch Systems, and SOC LLC, with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. as a teaming subcontractor. CNS's mission focuses on integrating enterprise operations, investing in people, and revitalizing infrastructure at the nuclear security facility. The organization does not develop, manufacture, or sell commercial products or software platforms.

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1Y-12 National Security Complex Management and Operations
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Partnership5 partners
1Bechtel National, Inc.
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Member company of CNS consortium - brings extensive experience in managing complex government facilities and large-scale infrastructure projects.

2Leidos
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Member company of CNS consortium - contributes expertise in national security, defense, and critical infrastructure management.

3ATK Launch Systems
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Member company of CNS consortium - provides aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities.

4SOC LLC
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Member company of CNS consortium - contributes operations and security expertise.

5Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Teaming subcontractor to CNS - brings management consulting and technical expertise to support the NNSA/Y-12 mission.

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Consolidated Nuclear Security

Government Nuclear Security Servicescns-llc.us

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC is a privately held consortium contractor that operates the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant for the U.S. DOE/NNSA, executing nuclear weapons stewardship, nonproliferation, naval reactor, and infrastructure recapitalization missions from Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

What Consolidated Nuclear Security does

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is a privately held management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Under Contract No. DE-NA-0001942, CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and also operates the Pantex Plant, executing mission-critical national security work that includes nuclear weapons stewardship, nonproliferation support, naval reactor fuel programs, and major infrastructure recapitalization projects such as the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF). The firm is structured as a consortium joint venture of four member companies — Bechtel National, Inc., Leidos, ATK Launch Systems, and SOC LLC — with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. serving as a teaming subcontractor. Its sole external customer is the federal government (DOE/NNSA), and the business model is a cost-reimbursable federal contract governed by federal acquisition regulations; pricing is not publicly disclosed. CNS is not a commercial product or software company — it sells no off-the-shelf products, offers no public API, and runs no traditional go-to-market motion, instead delivering mission execution, infrastructure modernization, security services, and small-business subcontracting programs through a workforce of 5,001–10,000 people based primarily in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

CNS's operating model rests on a set of specialized functional capabilities rather than proprietary technology stacks. It maintains dedicated executive leadership across Mission Engineering, Mission Execution, Production and Operations, Safeguards/Security/Emergency Services, Program Integration, Performance Assurance, Strategic Initiative, and Operations Support, alongside corporate functions (General Counsel, CIO, CFO, CHRO, Internal Audit, Communications, Business Management & Transformation). The company runs a Small Business Program Office engaging small businesses, HBCUs, and MEIs as subcontractors in support of DOE socioeconomic goals and operates a newsroom, video content library, and Y-12 official website as institutional communications channels rather than commercial marketing surfaces. Recent operational activity includes participation in a DOE Technology Commercialization Fund project for technology transfer to private-sector applications, ongoing UPF infrastructure work, and a planned presidential transition to Todd Ailes as President and COO.

Consolidated Nuclear Security firmographics

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Name
Consolidated Nuclear Security
Legal name
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
Website
https://cns-llc.us
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC is a privately held consortium contractor that operates the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant for the U.S. DOE/NNSA, executing nuclear weapons stewardship, nonproliferation, naval reactor, and infrastructure recapitalization missions from Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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Consolidated Nuclear Security industry classification

Industry
Product category
Government Nuclear Security Services
NAICS
National Security (928110)
akta.pro primary industry
Interim Storage Facilities (Centralized, Away-from-Reactor) (EUAKAHAK)

Keywords

  • Nuclear weapons stewardship
  • National security operations
  • Nuclear facility management
  • Uranium processing services
  • Government nuclear contracting

Where Consolidated Nuclear Security is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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Oak Ridge
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Consolidated Nuclear Security business model

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GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Marketing channels3 records

Consolidated Nuclear Security product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is the management and operating contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), operating the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. CNS provides mission-critical national security services including nuclear weapons maintenance, nonproliferation, naval reactor support, and complex infrastructure revitalization including the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) project.

Product overview

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is not a product or technology company. It is a management and operating contractor that operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). CNS comprises member companies Bechtel National, Inc., Leidos, ATK Launch Systems, and SOC LLC, with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. as a teaming subcontractor. CNS's mission focuses on integrating enterprise operations, investing in people, and revitalizing infrastructure at the nuclear security facility. The organization does not develop, manufacture, or sell commercial products or software platforms.

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Problem solved

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  • Y-12 National Security Complex Management and Operations

Companies that use Consolidated Nuclear Security

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Consolidated Nuclear Security technology and API

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Consolidated Nuclear Security partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Bechtel National, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company of CNS consortium - brings extensive experience in managing complex government facilities and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company of CNS consortium - contributes expertise in national security, defense, and critical infrastructure management.
  • ATK Launch SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company of CNS consortium - provides aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities.
  • SOC LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company of CNS consortium - contributes operations and security expertise.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaming subcontractor to CNS - brings management consulting and technical expertise to support the NNSA/Y-12 mission.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Consolidated Nuclear Security competitors and assessment

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Consolidated Nuclear Security leadership team

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Profiles20 records

Consolidated Nuclear Security funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Consolidated Nuclear Security M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Consolidated Nuclear Security

What does Consolidated Nuclear Security do?

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is the management and operating contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), operating the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. CNS provides mission-critical national security services including nuclear weapons maintenance, nonproliferation, naval reactor support, and complex infrastructure revitalization including the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) project.

Is Consolidated Nuclear Security a public or private company?

Consolidated Nuclear Security is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Consolidated Nuclear Security founded?

Consolidated Nuclear Security was founded in -1. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Consolidated Nuclear Security based?

Consolidated Nuclear Security is headquartered in Oak Ridge, United States, in the North America region.

Does Consolidated Nuclear Security have an API?

No public API is recorded for Consolidated Nuclear Security.

What industry is Consolidated Nuclear Security in?

Consolidated Nuclear Security's product category is Government Nuclear Security Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAKAHAK, Interim Storage Facilities (Centralized, Away-from-Reactor). Its NAICS code is 928110.

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The Department of Energy's Energy.govNNSA Grants Y-12 Startup Authorization for Calciner ProjectThe National Nuclear Security Administration authorized startup of the calciner project at Y-12, which will process uranium-bearing solutions into a stable solid form for safe storage. The process replaces a less efficient, more hazardous method, reducing safety risks and consolidating storage. It is the second authorized nuclear operations startup at Y-12 in the past year.MorganlewisNavigating Legal Risk and Compliance Across the Nuclear Energy SectorThis article examines the legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges confronting companies in the nuclear energy sector as it enters a period of renewed growth. Key enforcement actions highlighted include United States v. Pharmalogic Holdings (nine subsidiaries alleged to have falsely certified small entity eligibility for reduced NRC licensing fees over eight years) and United States v. Consolidated Nuclear Security ($18.4 million settlement for employee timecard fraud at a National Nuclear Security Administration site). Courts are also increasingly unsettled on federal preemption under the Price-Anderson Act, with split rulings between the Eighth and Tenth Circuits potentially reshaping liability exposure for nuclear sector participants.YahooOpinion: CNS thanks Pantexans, Amarillo community for their support during its tenureConsolidated Nuclear Security handed over the Pantex Plant to PanTeXas Deterrence on November 1, ending its decade-long management. The company added over 1,400 employees, spent $1.4 billion on modernization, and donated $3.4 million to local programs. It also shipped over 200 modernized nuclear weapons to the Department of Defense last year.PR NewswireY-12 National Security Complex & HaptX Partner to Advance U.S. Government Training MissionsHaptX Inc. and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on August 4, 2023, to advance virtual reality technology for U.S. government training missions at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The partnership has produced a virtual glovebox training simulator using HaptX Gloves that provides realistic, multiuser haptics for training personnel to handle hazardous materials without physical danger. The collaboration aims to build the nuclear workforce by enabling crews of engineers, scientists, and operators to practice complex procedures together in a simulated environment.