Law Enforcement Support of Pantex Plant

CFDA 81.279 Active Cooperative Agreements
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$400K FY2025
$300K
FY23
$400K
FY24*
$400K
FY25*
* estimated

Program Objective

The objective to provide reasonable and appropriate law enforcement “Patrols” in the near vicinity of the Pantex Plant. Provide 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.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • County governments

County Government - Carson County Sheriff's Office

How to Apply

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).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days
  • Renewal interval: > 180 Days
  • Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance

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 to the near vicinity of the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise. The Pantex Plant resides in Carson County and the site boundary falls under their jurisdiction.
The County of Carson Sheriff’s Office is the closest local agency able to provide this level of support.

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The objective to provide reasonable and appropriate law enforcement “Patrols” in the near vicinity of the Pantex Plant. Provide 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.

Required Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Virginia T. Hernandez
(240) 688-6349
Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Albuquerque, NM 87185
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-12-27. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-01 05:53:41.