contract_award•Awarded Tuesday, September 8, 2026Analyzed

CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC: $1.0B Department of Energy Contract

Bullish

Summary

Amentum ($AMTM) subsidiary CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC received a $1.0B DOE task order for Hanford cleanup, adding ~4.2% to annual revenue. The contract supports Amentum's core environmental services segment and is backed by federal infrastructure spending momentum.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.$AMTM subsidiary wins $1.0B Hanford cleanup contract, ~12.7% of annual revenue over 3 years.
  • 2.Initial $98M funding provides immediate backlog boost; contract supports Amentum's core environmental segment.
  • 3.Legislation like HR10322 indicates sustained federal focus on energy infrastructure and cleanup.

Market Implications

Amentum ($AMTM) is the clearest beneficiary, with the contract reinforcing its position in the environmental cleanup market. The initial $98M and potential full $1.0B enhance revenue predictability. Other government services firms like Jacobs Solutions ($J) and BWX Technologies ($BWXT) may see indirect interest but are not direct beneficiaries here.

Full Analysis

The Department of Energy awarded a $1.0B (initial not-to-exceed $98M) task order to CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC for the Hanford Central Plateau cleanup. This prime contract is held by Amentum ($AMTM), a publicly traded environmental and nuclear services firm. The contract covers end-state operations and base ops over three years (FY2024-2027). For Amentum, which reported $7.9B revenue in FY2025, the full contract represents about 12.7% of annual revenue over its life, with an immediate $98M injection. The parent company Amentum Holdings ($AMTM) is the direct beneficiary, making this a high-confidence catalyst. While net income has been negative, this contract provides stable cash flow to a pure-play environmental cleanup contractor. Related legislation like HR10322 (energy infrastructure cost recovery) signals continued government support for large-scale DOE site remediation. Subcontractors include local Hanford-area firms such as HPM Corporation (private) and Mission Support Alliance (private), but the primary public beneficiary is Amentum. Historically, DOE cleanup contracts provide multi-year recurring revenue with high retention rates, supporting steady backlog growth. Amentum's stock may see positive sentiment from this award as it reinforces its market leadership in nuclear cleanup.

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$$AMTM▲ Bullish
Est. $98.0M – $333.0M revenue impact
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What the bill does

Direct contract award to subsidiary CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC

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Who must act

Department of Energy (DOE) awards $1.0B (not-to-exceed $98M initial) to Amentum's subsidiary for Hanford cleanup operations

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What happens

Contract adds up to $1.0B over 3 years (~$333M/year) to Amentum's backlog, representing approximately 4.2% of its $7.9B FY2025 annual revenue.

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Stock impact

Amentum benefits from a significant, multi-year environmental cleanup contract that aligns with its core nuclear and environmental services business. The $1.0B ceiling (with $98M initial funding) strengthens revenue visibility and supports margins, offsetting recent net losses.

Related Presidential Actions

Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies

presidential_memorandumSep 16, 2026

Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement

This Presidential Memorandum directs the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Trade Representative, and other federal agencies to identify and remove Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement where possible, citing Canada's 'Buy Canadian' policies as discriminatory. It also requires agencies to be notified of domestic alternatives and mandates ongoing monitoring of Canada's procurement practices, with provisions for restoring access if Canada changes its policies.

Exec OrderSep 16, 2026

Providing Meaningful Water Quality Improvements Through Collaboration and Oversight of Federal Support

This executive order revokes Executive Order 13508, which had mandated Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, and directs federal agencies to prioritize funding for direct, on-the-ground water quality projects. It also instructs the EPA to work with states to assess and encourage the repeal of stormwater management fees (rain taxes) that have burdened residents, aiming to reduce costs while maintaining environmental progress.

proclamationSep 8, 2026

Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

This proclamation amends Executive Order 13603 to share authority under the Defense Production Act for energy matters between the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy, allowing each to act independently, and directs inter-agency dispute resolution via the National Energy Dominance Council and National Security Council, with coordination from the Department of War when national defense is implicated.

Contract Details

Recipient

CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC

Award Amount

$1,018,396,052

Awarding Agency

Department of Energy

Sub-Agency

Department of Energy

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

Related Bills

HR10322

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