Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, a joint venture between incumbent Centerra Group and Tsay Construction and Services, a small business with tribal ownership, won a five-year security services contract at the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory, the lab announced Wednesday.
Triad National Security, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s management contractor for Los Alamos, announced the award in a release that did not include financial details. A lab spokesperson did not reply to a request for comment.
Northern New Mexico Integrated Security will begin providing services on Oct. 1 under a contract with a five-year base period and two one-year options, according to the release.
Centerra, a unit of Constellis Corp., is an old hand around the DOE weapons complex, currently providing security at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina under a $1 billion contract that dates to October 2009 and is expected to be extended until September 2024.
“We are proud to partner with Tsay to continue our work supporting the U.S. government and the Department of Energy,” said Gerard (Jerry) Neville, president of North American operations at Constellis. “Constellis companies have supported DOE for the past six decades, and we are excited to provide a highly-trained protective force at Los Alamos.”
The contract provides economic opportunities for Native Americans consistent with federal goals to support the Los Alamos Laboratory’s expanding mission through local recruitment, according to the press release.
“The joint venture will expand employment opportunities in Northern New Mexico and leverage the skills and abilities Tsay has to offer,” said Ron Lovato, the CEO of Tsay construction, which is owned by the Ohkay Owingeh Tribe.
Among other things, Tsay will support administrative activities, quality assurance and recruiting, according to the release. The company’s website indicates prior contracts with a U.S. Agriculture Department facility in New Mexico and other government installations.
“Triad is committed to developing business opportunities and close working relationships with our local pueblo corporation,” said Kelly Beierschmitt, deputy director for operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. “We welcome opportunities to engage the local workforce as we seek to fulfill our vital national security mission.”
