AIKEN, S.C. – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to lead within the Nuclear Security Enterprise through advancements in supplier engagement, procurement innovation, and small business outreach. In fiscal year (FY) 2025, SRNS Contracts and Supply Chain Management (SCM) earned six national awards—14 over the past five years—recognizing excellence in acquisition and supplier partnership.
SRNS strengthened mission delivery by expanding small business participation, improving supply chain resilience, and modernizing procurement with new technologies. In FY25, the company awarded more than $362 million to small businesses, representing 63.3% of all procurements and surpassing the Department of Energy’s 50% goal.
“Since becoming part of the NNSA family, SRNS’ contributions to the small business program have been truly inspiring,” said Gary Lyttek, Senior Business Source Manager, NNSA Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services. “Wherever innovation, ingenuity, and complex‑wide collaboration have been needed, SRNS has been at the forefront. Your leadership is evident, and I am confident you will continue setting the standard as we move forward together.”
For the second consecutive year, SRNS earned the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) Champions Award for meeting or exceeding subcontracting goals for service‑disabled and veteran‑owned small businesses. From FY24 to FY25, SRNS increased its commitment to Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) by 36%, with SRNS buyers awarding more than $191 million to VOSBs—an increase of over $50 million year over year.
“Through strategic procurements, we fulfill project and facility needs while championing veteran-owned businesses,” said Fred Freeman, SCM Senior Director. “These heroes have served our nation, and now, as business owners, they bolster national security. By empowering local acquisitions, we strengthen economies, uplift mission-driven values and solidify their role in our supply chain.”
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Corporation of the Year award recognized SRNS’ commitment to supplier diversity in FY24. SRNS Buyers identified and engaged with more than 75 certified diverse suppliers, a record level of engagement that generated $135 million in awards.
“The real winners are small businesses because of our exceptional buyers, whose dedication and passion make this possible,” said Lisa Tanner, Senior Manager, Supplier Mission Readiness and Engagement. “They continuously build relationships, identify new qualified suppliers, and ensure small businesses have access to meaningful opportunities.”
Additionally, SRNS earned the U.S. Small Business Administration Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence, DOE’s Mentor of the Year Award, Supply and Demand Chain Executive Top Supply Chain Project Award and the Congressional District Two Business Partner of the Year.
SRNS is expanding programs to boost supplier capability and mission performance:
- Mentor‑Protégé Center of Excellence: $232 million invested since 2015 in protégé companies for facility management, infrastructure upgrades, IT and staffing.
- Supplier Technical Assessment and Validation (STAV): Assesses supplier readiness; 25 STAVs completed, improving quality and schedule.
- Field Procurement Centers of Excellence: Launched FY25; supplied $30 million in materials for CY25 Outage Project with 98.6% first‑pass yield.
- Digital Supplier Integration Tools: Improved engagement, visibility, accountability, and traceability using real‑time data and automation.
- Commercial Requirements and OSHA+ Standards: Streamlines requirements for non‑nuclear construction, cutting unnecessary specs to enhance efficiency and innovation.
“These achievements reflect the talent and purpose-driven mindset of our organization,” said Jay Johnson, Deputy Senior Vice President, Business Services and Chief Contracting Officer. “Our success isn’t just in the awards—it’s in creating opportunities for small businesses to support national security. We are proud of the progress we’ve made and energized for the work ahead.”
To do business with SRNS, visit our Supplier Portal at https://www.srnssupplierportal.com/.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.
SRNS-2026-1733