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TFF Mission Need
The CD-0 Mission Need approved by the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs (NA-10) in May 2015
• Maintain the capability to inspect, load, finish, assemble, and package Gas Transfer Systems (GTS).
• Ensure production and scheduled delivery of deuterium and tritium filled reservoirs to the Department of Defense.
• Existing facility (H-Area Old Manufacturing) is 60 years old and has exceeded its expected life
Cost Range and Schedule
• Cost‒ Cost Range: $305-$640M
• Schedule − CD-1, Approve Alternative Selection and Cost Range, December 2019− CD-2/3, Approve Performance Baseline and Approve Start of Construction, Q3
FY 2023 – Q1 FY 2024− CD-4, Approve Start of Operations, Q4 FY 2029 - Q4 FY 2031
Project Scope
The TFF project will replace key tritium capabilities in H-Area Old Manufacturing at SRS that support the Limited Life Component Exchange program for Gas Transfer Systems.
Conceptual Design approach to Preferred Alternative: • Building 1: HC-2 nuclear facility• Building 2: Radiological facility (may become HC-3)• CD-3A Long Lead Procurement: mass spectrometer (4-year lead time)
• Site Prep Subproject: Demolition and removal of three warehouses, construction of one warehouse, and relocating existing utilities, roads and fences