Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS), conducted a special small business workshop for local black-owned businesses.
During August, which is National Black Business Month, SRMC partnered with the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC) to inform local, black-owned businesses about existing and upcoming opportunities at SRS.
SRMC is a GABC member and offered to conduct this workshop for chamber members who want to work with SRMC. Recognizing that becoming a vendor at SRS can be daunting for some small businesses, SRMC is helping small businesses navigate the procurement process.
The workshop also provided information about the DOE Mentor Protégé Program (MPP).
The MPP increases participation and maximizes opportunities for small businesses to work with the Department, and SRMC supports and participates in the Program.
Other topics discussed included upcoming opportunities for materials, services and construction, and strategic agreements.
SRMC Small Business Program Manager Ashley Hannah presented the information via a live video conference. As a part of its community commitment, Hannah said SRMC is committed to subcontracting at least 50% of all purchases to small businesses.
“SRMC has a small-business-first approach to subcontracting,” Hannah said. “Since contract inception in 2022, nearly $400 million has been awarded to small business suppliers supporting all SRMC facilities and missions.”
Hannah also siad that SRMC encouraged these chamber members to register with SRMC in order to become a company supplier.
“Anticipated small business procurements include pumps, concrete, general construction, rental equipment, pipes and valves, and chemicals,” she said.
GABC President Ronic West said chamber members received a wealth of helpful information during the workshop.
“SRMC offered to be a resource for our chamber members, guiding them through the process of doing business with them,” West said. “The chamber partnered with SRMC on this initiative because of our mutual interest in making chamber businesses aware of potential business opportunities that exist for them, not only as black-owned businesses, but also as local small business vendors.”
