Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth Helps Save $2B for Department of Energy

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(Piketon) – The Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) strategic sourcing program, recently passed a significant milestone, achieving more than $2 billion in savings by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and DOE Environmental Management (EM) prime contractors across the country.

Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) has contributed $22 million to the $2 billion SCMC-enabled savings milestone.

“Two billion dollars in savings is an incredible achievement. It speaks to the deep commitment FBP and the DOE have in being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while supporting an important national security mission,” said Fluor-BWXT President and CEO Greg Wilkett.

SCMC has been transforming the approach to enterprise supply chain efficiency since 2006. The program collaborates with prime contractors to offer purchasing agreements and digital procurement tools that can be used by multiple sites across the DOE. This saves time by reducing duplication of effort and enabling buyers to focus on site-specific needs. By leveraging a combined $7 billion in annual spend, SCMC can negotiate prices, which saves money. SCMC continually works with more than 26 NNSA and DOE EM sites across the country.

“Collaboration is key. This achievement is proof of what happens when prime contractors work together for the benefit of the enterprise,” said Scott Bissen, SCMC Sr. Director. 

“The SCMC is an important part of our business strategy,” said Alan Undheim, Contracts and Supply Chain Director. “Our team works hard to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and I’m proud of the contribution our team has made to this savings milestone.”

SCMC helps sites stretch budgets and taxpayer dollars. Savings generated through SCMC agreements and tools can be reinvested into additional site priorities, achieving more mission with existing resources.