Travis R. Taggart

Travis Taggart serves as a key procurement lead within the Environmental Management Contracting Business Center under the Department of Energy, overseeing acquisitions critical to the safe remediation and long-term stewardship of legacy nuclear and hazardous waste sites. His role centers on managing complex environmental cleanup contracts aligned with DOE’s mission of regulatory compliance, science-driven decontamination, and facility decommissioning. He routinely handles performance-based service contracts for remediation and facilities support, ensuring alignment with federal environmental standards and technical specifications for radioactive waste management. Taggart maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC, ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LLC, and ARCTIC PEAK LLC, all of which bring deep expertise in nuclear site remediation, waste stream handling, and decontamination operations. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven experience in high-hazard environments, often requiring DOE-specific security clearances and compliance with 10 CFR Part 830. His contracting approach prioritizes performance outcomes, safety protocols, and technical rigor over cost alone. His procurement strategy reflects a strong but balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates intentional support for qualified small firms capable of delivering specialized environmental services. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition among capable vendors. Taggart’s portfolio is dominated by NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting his focus on soil and groundwater remediation, waste characterization, decontamination, and site infrastructure maintenance. His expertise lies in procuring technical services that integrate environmental engineering, radiological monitoring, and regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with EPA, NRC, and DOE orders throughout the cleanup lifecycle.