UCOR is an Amentum company working under contract with the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management. Under this contract, UCOR safely deactivates and demolishes former nuclear facilities. As the lead cleanup contractor for DOE’s Oak Ridge Reservation, we have earned a reputation for safe performance, innovative problem solving, and an unwavering focus on excellence. Our workforce of more than 2,200 is committed to the mission of protecting the people, the community, and the environment while eliminating hazards and reducing risks. Our leadership team brings together individuals with vast experience in the engineering and environmental industries, including experience working in the DOE complex.
About UCOR
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Parent Companies
The UCOR partnership combines the talents of two global companies and four small businesses. Our small business partners include RSI EnTech, LLC, Strata-G, LLC, Longenecker & Associates, Inc. (L&A) and Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI) – all firms with previous Oak Ridge Reservation environmental cleanup experience and a proven track record of delivering strong performance.
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability.
Honeywell is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally.
Small Business Teaming Partners
Mission Objectives and Values
Mission Objectives
Nuclear Resurgence: Transfer/lease federal land for beneficial reuse supporting
• Nuclear Innovation District
• Energy dominance
• AI dominance and AI-driven scientific discover
End State Delivery: Achieving end states on the Oak Ridge Reservation to support federal land reuse
• Deliver clean footprints at ORNL and Y-12 to support modernization and new mission growth
Nuclear Operations: Completing work that enables EM to support enduring missions with operational excellence
• Implement nuclear operations strategies and critical infrastructure projects
Our Values
Our values demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a culture of excellence and serve as a foundation on how we operate every day.
- Uncompromising safety
- Character and integrity
- Operational excellence
- Relentless improvement
Safety Focused
A strong safety culture is the foundation on which UCOR continues to build an investment-worthy enterprise. Employees and management are dedicated to UCOR’s Zero Injury Philosophy, which is based on the concept that all injuries are preventable. We are recognized as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site—achieving DOE’s highest level status. This designation is given only to the safest operations in the DOE complex.
Each member actively participates in maintaining a safety culture that is integrated into every aspect of UCOR’s mission on the Oak Ridge Reservation. Learn more about our programs and initiatives, including our Mission Ready© program, that reinforce this commitment to safety.
