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At a time of transition, challenge, and opportunity
in elementary particle physics, Universities
Research Association (URA) and
the University of Chicago have
joined forces to create Fermi Research Alliance
(FRA), a limited liability company (LLC).
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded to FRA the management and operating contract for Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), effective January 1, 2007.
FRA builds on URA's 40-year record of performance
in the management and operation
of Fermilab and the University of Chicago's leadership since
Argonne National Laboratory's (ANL) founding
as the first national laboratory. With designated
subcontractor EG&G/URS, the FRA team
brings resources, collaborations, and best
practices to address the laboratory's challenges
and opportunities.
FRA
supports Laboratory Director Pier Oddone's
long-term vision and total commitment to discovery,
to the DOE scientific mission, and to
ensuring our nation's continued preeminence
in particle physics.
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