In the year 2020, CTI faced significant challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, its partnership with SRNS proved to be a turning point for the company. This collaboration helped CTI expand its capabilities and grow from 91 to over 200 employees. The increased confidence from SRNS has fostered a work culture at CTI that is thriving and constantly evolving.
One of the key initiatives that SRNS has supported is CTI’s diversification of services from simple deconstruction to heavy civil and rad exposure. This has gained recognition from important institutions like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Hanford. As a result, CTI has successfully delivered 20 task orders totaling $14.7 million of scope ahead of schedule, with one project even leading the Lower Three Runs project team to receive the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award for their outstanding work.
The Mentor-Protégé Program at SRNS has played a crucial role in supporting and growing small businesses like CTI, all while fulfilling important management and operations missions. According to Robert Meek, the DOE-Savannah River small business program manager, the program is an exemplary model at Savannah River Site and throughout the entire DOE complex. The program provides mission-critical scope for SRS, including deactivation, demolition, construction, infrastructure services, staffing, and information technology.
Moving forward, SRNS is committed to supporting a variety of small and disadvantaged businesses through its Mentor-Protégé Program. The program aims to transform into an acquisition strategy for functional leaders, enabling companies like CTI to deliver innovative solutions for the DOE. The program includes a Center of Excellence where protégé companies can connect with SRNS leadership and engage with other small businesses beyond their competitive market space.
SRNS’ dedication to fostering growth and diversity within the industry is a testament to its impact and value to the broader community. By supporting small businesses like CTI through mentorship programs such as this one, SRNS is helping drive innovation in both business development and environmental remediation efforts across the nation.
Overall, SRNS’ partnership with CTI has been instrumental in helping both companies grow and succeed in their respective industries during challenging times such as those brought on by COVID-19 pandemics or other global crises that may arise in future years.
