Managing the weapons stockpile

Number 1: We exceeded unit requirements for the W76 Life Extension Program by reducing unit cost approximately 15 percent. Increased surveillance work by 400 percent, including a B61 study supporting future Life Extension Program decisions and W84 and B83 tasks not performed in more than a decade. Exceeded dismantlement requirements, completing W70 components and starting up two complex dismantlement programs. More than $6M in dismantlement and surveillance efficiencies enabled critical equipment upgrades.

Increasing productivity

Number 2: We validated 370 initiatives and $71.8M in efficiencies and cost avoidances against an aggressive stretch goal of $55M, exceeding all prior years’ performance. In the past 4 years, we delivered more than $225M in efficiencies and cost avoidances. Productivity results were generated through the efforts of Y‑12 employees across all organizations.

Transforming the site

Number 3: We demolished approximately 250,000 square feet of buildings, disposed of 2M cubic feet of waste material, and reduced the security footprint. Consolidated 68 percent of all highly enriched uranium into the Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility. The Uranium Processing Facility team completed more than 60 percent of its design work and met all milestones while undergoing 10 external reviews. Completed six American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects. ARRA work expected to cost $219M was accomplished for $202M, allowing $17M of additional scope in FY 2012, once authorized by the Department of Energy — Oak Ridge Office.

Enhancing security

Number 4: We minimized staff increases in Protective Forces and achieved effective security against an adversary 2 to 3 times more capable by integrating advanced information systems, force-multiplier technology, and security features and tactics.

Strengthening global security

Number 5: During FY 2011 we supplied safe and secure materials to fuel foreign research reactors; trained more than 1,000 professionals responsible for counterterrorism, counterproliferation, and nuclear threat response; established a center to accelerate R&D in uranium detection; developed the nation’s uranium forensics archive; and provided quality material to fuel the Navy’s propulsion reactors.

Working safely

Number 6: Y‑12 achieved 9 months and almost 7M hours without a lost-time injury. ARRA projects reached a milestone of 2M safe hours worked in a nontraditional, high-risk work environment. We also pursued Voluntary Protection Program Star status to promote safety and health excellence and showcased cooperative efforts between labor and management through the VPP Road Show presentations for all employees.

Transforming governance

Number 7: Y‑12 led the Nuclear Security Enterprise in Governance Transformation. We became the first NNSA site to achieve Line Oversight Contractor Assurance System affirmation — confirming the success of federal and contractor efforts to fulfill Y‑12’s missions safely and efficiently. We also initiated reviews of compliance and oversight activities to reduce work that doesn’t add value.

Managing nuclear quality

Number 8: Y‑12 became the first NNSA site to implement the American Society of Mechanical Engineers NQA‑1‑quality standard for nuclear facilities. We also simplified the process for a graded approach to quality and focused resources on the characteristics most important to safety.

Managing infrastructure

Number 9: During FY 2010 we maintained production capability and infrastructure availability at 98 percent in a 60-year-old facility; replaced approximately 240 sprinkler heads at or beyond the 50-year life cycle and upgraded the site-wide fire alarm system; and focused efforts in Energy Management, Nuclear Facility Risk Reduction, Utilities upgrades, PrYde, and the Facility Management Enterprise System to ensure Y‑12 remained a safe, efficient, and productive site.