LOCKHEED TO MANAGE SANDIA LABS

 

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES A DECISION ON MANAGEMENT AT ALBUQUERQUE'S SANDIA NATIONAL LABS. LOCKHEED MARTIN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN SANDIA, AT LEAST FOR TWO MORE YEARS. THAT ANNOUNCEMENT MONDAY FROM THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

THE EXTENSION INCLUDES AN OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR A THIRD YEAR. SANDIA PRESIDENT PAUL HOMMERT SAYS IT'S A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT THAT OFFERS STABILITY FOR THE LABS AND THE WORKFORCE.