Award For Operation, Maintenance, and Modernization of Hawthorne Army Depot

On June 9, 2026, Day & Zimmermann Hawthorne Corporation was awarded Contract W519TC-26-D-A018 for the Operation, Maintenance, and Modernization of Hawthorne Army Depot, the largest joint storage depot under the Joint Munitions Command. The contract encompasses the critical and high-risk functions of demilitarizing specified families of ammunition, a unique capability requiring specialized expertise and rigorous safety protocols, as well as comprehensive supply depot operations including the receipt, issuance, and secure storage of munitions. In addition to core depot functions, the contract requires the execution of fourteen Performance Work Statements that deliver essential support services, such as Safety, Security, Fire and Emergency Services, Environmental Compliance, Government Property Management, Information Technology, and Occupational Health. The work will be performed at the Hawthorne, Nevada facility, with administrative oversight managed from Rock Island, Illinois by the Department of Defense office W6QK Acc-Ri. The contract, issued without a set-aside, reflects a sole-source award under NAICS code 561210, and key points of contact include Ashley Korves and John Fotos, who are responsible for contract administration and coordination.