Centerra Earns High Performance Rating for Savannah River Site Security Operations

AIKEN, S.C. – The Savannah River Site (SRS) security contractor Centerra received high performance ratings from DOE in fiscal year 2015, earning $5,280,546 of the available $5,739,724 fee. 

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   “The Centerra-SRS protective force personnel executed their duties in an exceptional manner,” DOE Savannah River Operations Office Manager Jack Craig said. “The protective force demonstrated effective and efficient protection strategies and adhered to approved security plans and security and post orders to ensure protection of special nuclear material, and supported site operations and missions on a day-to-day basis.”

   In its award fee determination scorecard, DOE listed key achievements in Centerra’s protective force operations, training, management, and support; environment, safety, health and quality assurance; and cost control.

   “Once again, our employees have demonstrated their commitment to excellence,” Centerra Senior Vice President and General Manager Mark Bolton said. “We understand the importance of conducting our mission effectively every day in a safe manner, and we appreciate the confidence placed in our team by the Department of Energy.”

   In the most recent evaluation period for which Centerra earned a 94 percent rating, its protective force effectively handled several real world security incidents, initiating appropriate response plan activities and demonstrating exceptional command and control. 

   DOE commended Centerra’s safe, effective aviation operations and noted the company’s consistent, effective work, including a safety committee’s review of proposed equipment and processes; an analysis program’s review and determination of causes related to accidents and injuries; and work performance observations by safety lieutenants and subject-matter experts.

   Centerra budget analysts worked closely with DOE-Savannah River personnel to evaluate trends and budget expenditures. DOE noted that Centerra achieved all contractual requirements under budget and continued to pursue cost savings initiatives.

   “We are proud of our accomplishments during these rating periods,” Bolton said. “We conducted our national security mission safety and effectively. We have a commitment to continuous improvement and will work with DOE and other site contractors to ensure that SRS safety and security remains at the forefront of all operations.”