SRNS will manage and operate SRS through September 2027, NNSA announces

AIKEN — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration announced Aug. 10 that it will exercise the remaining one-year option period in the contract of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC.

The contract to manage and operate the Savannah River Site will be extended through September 30, 2027 while NNSA evaluates proposals from other companies, according to an NNSA press release.

The year-long extension has an estimated value of $2.3 billion, according to the release.

“Exercising SRNS’ remaining option period will ensure continuity and stability of the contractor workforce to maintain focus on key NNSA objectives,” the press release states.

“NNSA is currently evaluating proposals submitted in May for the SRS management and operating contract,” the release states.

In a letter to SRNS employees following announcement of the contract extension, SRNS President and CEO Jeff Griffin said he was “pleased to share this news and clarify our company’s status.”

“NNSA is under no obligation to utilize the full year, but this will allow time for the M&O rebid process to transpire without disruption to our important missions.

“While unpredictable, the rebid process will likely lead to a four-month transition mid-year next year. We will continue to drive forward with a sense of urgency until the day we relinquish responsibility to another M&O contractor, leaving behind a proud SRNS legacy.

“This contract extension is an important milestone and each of you has contributed by safely and securely delivering results to our customers. SRNS has a uniquely capable workforce and I am very proud of our performance.

“I congratulate you on earning this extension and thank you for continuing to deliver on our commitments to our customers and the nation with urgency and pride,” Griffin wrote.

The NNSA released a Request for Proposals in February for the SRS management and operating contract.