About the Department

• Strategic Plan
• Budget and Finance
• Department Structure
  • Organization Chart
  • Leadership
• Laws and Regulations
• History
• Careers
• Compliance Issues

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Domestic Nuclear Detection Office

The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is a jointly staffed office established April 15, 2005 to improve the Nation’s capability to detect and report unauthorized attempts to import, possess, store, develop, or transport nuclear or radiological material for use against the Nation, and to further enhance this capability over time.

Strategic Objectives

• Develop the global nuclear detection and reporting architecture
• Develop, acquire, and support the domestic nuclear detection and reporting system
• Fully characterize detector system performance before deployment
• Establish situational awareness through information sharing and analysis
• Establish operation protocols to ensure detection leads to effective response
• Conduct a transformational research and development program
• Establish the National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center to provide planning, integration, and improvements to USG nuclear forensics capabilities

Organization

The DNDO is led by Director Vayl Oxford with eight directorates responsible for addressing key mission areas while meeting the strategic objectives outlined in its founding Presidential Directive.

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Business Opportunities

Current Business Opportunities with the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.

This page was last reviewed/modified on September 23, 2008.