SRS Security Contractor Must Pay for Ammo, Dog Food, DOE Says

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The winner of the anticipated 10-year, $1 billion paramilitary security contract at the Energy Department’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina must pay for much of its own ammunition and all the dog food. That is among the tidbits in in a third round of questions and answers posted Wednesday on the DOE procurement website. The contractor will purchase all commercial ammunition, but DOE will provide military ammunition upon request, according to the document. Up to 12 canine teams inspect vehicles that enter the site. One potential bidder asked if the contractor must foot the bill for dog food, medication, grooming, and medical care for the canines. While the government supplies the dogs, the contractor is responsible for most related expenses, DOE replied. The department does provide routine veterinarian care at the Fort Gordon Army base near Augusta, Ga. The vendor protects the safety and security of employees, contractors, and the general public for National Nuclear Security Administration and DOE Office of Environmental Management operations at Savannah River. Roughly 12,000 people work at the site during the day, with staffing levels down to about 20% during off-hours, according to DOE.