RICHLAND, Wash. - Hanford Site contractor Wastren Advantage Incorporated (WAI) recently, including 100 percent of performance-based incentives, for its work at the 222-S Laboratory in fiscal year (FY) 2017. The determination came from EM’s Office of River Protection (ORP), which oversees WAI’s analysis and testing services contract at the lab.
Each year EM releases information relating to contractor fee payments - earned by completing the work called for in the contracts - to further transparency in its cleanup program.
In issuing the award fee determination, ORP recognized WAI for achievement of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)-Legacy Star status, which demonstrates a commitment to safety above and beyond DOE orders and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
ORP noted the quality of data delivered to lab customers, and WAI’s performance in its internal and external audits. WAI received perfect fee determinations in several categories, including delivery, analytical reporting and data quality, and environmental stewardship and compliance.
“WAI’s performance on the 222-S Lab contract has been excellent in quality, schedule and cost, and employees have been successful in implementing several changes to the contract in a timely manner," said Jaren Glover, ORP’s Contracting Officer for the WAI contract. “WAI has surmounted some significant challenges with old equipment and an aging infrastructure, and they did so while continuously promoting the safety of all Hanford workers through their industrial health sampling."
WAI 222-S Laboratory Manager Susan Kon said she is proud of WAI's efforts in achieving the fee determination.
“We recognize the important role the 222-S Lab plays in achieving the Hanford mission and remain committed to delivering timely and accurate results as safely as possible to our customers," Kon said.
The 70,000-square-foot onsite laboratory facility analyzes highly radioactive samples of tank waste and other materials to support several Hanford cleanup projects.
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Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
