PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC

PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) has been awarded the Pantex management and operating (M&O) contract by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

Following the contract award that was announced on June 13, 2024, a four-month transition began on July 15, 2024. PXD will keep this website updated with current information for current Pantex employees and the community.

The PXD team will provide nuclear production operations, long-term plant modernization and capability enhancement/stewardship, and many other required services to support NNSA and the broader national security requirements assigned to the Pantex Plant.

To view or download PXD’s company overview flyer, click here.

PXD Leadership Team Shares Pantex Vision, Hiring, and Benefit Information During Meeting


Members of the PanTeXas Deterrence (PXD) leadership team talked about PXD’s vision for Pantex as well as the workforce transition hiring process and benefits plan during a meeting Sept. 12 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

PXD will assume the contract Nov. 1.

Those who were unable to attend the meeting can watch the linked video here or read Transition Bulletin #5.


The PanTeXas Deterrence Team

The PanTeXas Deterrence team was purpose-built to bring the very best of industry experience together to meet crucial national and global security needs.

It is our vision that Pantex will be recognized as a responsive, high-performing manufacturing complex with modernized facilities, a highly qualified and diverse workforce, and a disciplined approach to operations that delivers all mission requirements.

The PXD team is excited to get started on transition and is eager to meet the current workforce and members of the community. We believe that Pantex performs a crucial role in the defense of our nation. We are honored to become a part of the patriotic spirit and rich history of the Pantex Plant.

Small Business Subcontracting

PXD highly values the important roles that small businesses and the local supply chain play in the success of Pantex. We have plans to more fully engage small businesses with our “small business first” approach that prefers small businesses for supporting tasks at the plant.

We plan to create a training and development center that recruits, mentors, and bolsters the success of new small businesses. A Small Business Co-op will be directed by our Business Services Director, who will engage small businesses and stakeholders in developing an incubator that increases local small business participation.

Community Engagement

PXD will continue the commitment to community support established by our parent companies and affiliated companies at all the sites where we operate today.

Our community engagement activities will focus on these primary areas:

  • Support diverse and inclusive education programs that help prepare the workforce of tomorrow for rewarding jobs at the Pantex Plant.
  • Support economic, recreational, and cultural initiatives that significantly contribute to an attractive quality of life for the area.
  • Address community social needs through monetary donations and in-kind services.
  • Build our regional supply chain by supporting small businesses.

During transition, we are meeting with community leaders to introduce our leadership team and better understand area needs as we develop our first community commitment plan.


Team Members

PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) is a joint venture led by a BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) subsidiary – it also includes Fluor; SOC, A Day & Zimmermann Company; and The Texas A&M University System. The four LLC parent companies are joined by three pre-selected small business subcontractors: TechSource, Inc., Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc., and Mission Assurance Alliance. Learn more about the team here.