Law Enforcement Support of Pantex Plant
Active
- Assistance listing
- 81.279
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Grant awards
- 2
Program facts
- Also known as
- Carson County Sheriff's Office Support of Pantex Plant
- Treasury account
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- 89-0240-0-1-053
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration is funding law enforcement support services at the Pantex Plant in Carson County, Texas through Cooperative Agreements, CFDA 81.279, with the most recent award disbursed October 1, 2024.
This program provides funding exclusively for law enforcement patrols and security operations in the vicinity of the Pantex Plant. Funded activities include tactical response, visitor checks, traffic control, issuance of trespassing notifications, response to protests and threats, and enhanced surveillance for public safety and site security. The Carson County Sheriff's Office is the primary recipient, operating under a Memorandum of Understanding with DOE/NNSA and targeting a 30-minute or shorter response time when dispatched to the facility.
The portfolio consists entirely of Cooperative Agreements. Two awards have been disbursed since 2019, with the most recent award covering a five-year performance period through September 30, 2029. Award renewals occur at the end of each five-year cycle and are subject to annual review by NNSA offices. Total combined dollars obligated (federal and non-federal share) across the portfolio is $297 thousand, with the 2019 award to Carson County Sheriff's Office valued at approximately $297,095 for its initial budget period.
NNSA is the sole funding agency under this program. Selection criteria include mission relevance, technical merit, risk assessment, and work plan and schedule, with evaluation conducted by technical staff at the Pantex Field Office and final approval authority held by the source selection authority. Preapplication coordination is required. Standard federal audit requirements under 2 CFR 200 apply, including three-year record retention following submission of the final financial report.
No recent grant opportunities are currently posted or open for application under this listing.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objective of this program is to provide reasonable and appropriate law enforcement patrols in the near vicinity of the Pantex Plant, including tactical response, visitor checks, traffic control, issuance of trespassing notifications, response to
- Description
The purpose of this agreement is so the Pantex Plant can be provided law enforcement support by the County of Carson Sheriff's Office. The Pantex Plant resides in Carson County and the site boundary falls under the Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction. The County of Carson Sheriff's Office is the closest local agency able to provide this level of support.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
County Government - Carson County Sheriff's Office
- Uses of assistance
Provision of law enforcement services including tactical response, visitor checks, traffic control, issuance of trespassing notifications, response to protests and threats to the Pantex Plant, as well as enhanced surveillance related to the safety and security of the general public.
- Use restrictions
Restricted to local governmental agency (County) in the near vicinity of the Pantex Plant. These are discretionary funds.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The Federal financial assistance is for a 5-year period of performance depending upon availability of congressional appropriations. The schedule of payments is arranged at the time of award and is expected that applications will be fully funded on an incremental basis for their five-year period of performance.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
- Application procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
The selection process is determined on the following criteria: 1) Mission Relevance; 2) Technical Merit; 3) Risk Assessment; and 4) Work Plan and Schedule. Evaluation is conducted by technical staff assigned to the Pantex Field Office. Final decisions for approval are made by the source selection authority. DOE/NNSA's Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Program management responsibilities may be delegated as a whole or in part to other NNSA offices.
- Award procedure
Prior to award, the agreement is reviewed and approved by the Grant Officer and assistance is distributed through the FAST (Financial Accounting Support Tool).
- Renewals
Award is for a 5-year period of performance and is renewed at the end of each 5-year period. Awards are modified pending relevancy and extended up to a 5-year period of performance. Renewals are subject to an annual review by relevant NNSA offices.
- Appeals
. Appeals must be filed no later than 90 days after receipt of the final determination or decision made by the Grant Officer. Upon filing complaint, there is no range as to the length of the appeal decision.
Grant awards
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 81.279?
Assistance Listing 81.279 is Law Enforcement Support of Pantex Plant, a federal grant program run by Department of Energy.
What is the CFDA number for Law Enforcement Support of Pantex Plant?
Its CFDA number is 81.279: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 81.279 awarded?
2 grant awards under 81.279 are on record to 1 recipient.
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