Aaron Deckard

Aaron Deckard serves as the primary procurement lead for the Environmental Management Contracting Business Center under the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing the acquisition of critical environmental remediation and hazardous waste management services. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission to safely decommission legacy nuclear sites and manage radioactive and chemical waste streams through science-based, regulatory-compliant contracts. His portfolio primarily includes large-scale, mission-critical services requiring specialized technical expertise in environmental restoration, waste treatment, and long-term stewardship, with a focus on complex, multi-year performance-based acquisitions that demand rigorous oversight and compliance with DOE environmental standards. Deckard maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of industry partners, including WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC, ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LLC, and ARCTIC PEAK LLC, all of which possess the technical capacity and regulatory experience to execute high-risk, high-complexity cleanup operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, contractor accountability, and integration of advanced remediation technologies. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, reflecting a preference for proven, mission-aligned vendors with demonstrated success in handling DOE’s unique environmental challenges. Deckard’s procurement strategy reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified and capable entities regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted, the nature of the work often involves subcontracting to specialized firms, enabling indirect small business engagement through prime contractor teams. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting deep expertise in radioactive waste processing, soil and groundwater remediation, and decommissioning of contaminated facilities. He routinely procures services involving engineered containment systems, waste vitrification, decontamination technologies, and long-term monitoring frameworks essential to DOE’s environmental restoration goals.