Aleut Demolition Services Honored with UCOR's Small Business Award for Excellence

Aleut Demolition Services Honored with UCOR's 2025 Small Business Award

In a significant recognition of its outstanding performance, Aleut Demolition Services LLC, a subsidiary of Aleut Federal, LLC, has been awarded the 2025 Small Business Award from United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR). This accolade celebrates the company's contribution to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM).

Since the initiation of UCOR's current contract in 2022, Aleut has been a key partner in OREM's critical cleanup initiatives, playing an integral role in the environmental restoration of affected areas. The annual awards presented by UCOR highlight the exceptional contributions of small business partners and how they facilitate the advancement of the cleanup mission.

Aleut has exceeded expectations by performing 85% of sub-contracted work, drastically surpassing the DOE’s goal of 45%. This remarkable effort has resulted in more than $770 million in contractual awards, showcasing the significant role that small businesses play within the industry. During the award ceremony, UCOR emphasized Aleut's pivotal work on the Alpha-2 utility reroute project at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The project was noted for highlighting the team’s responsiveness and technical agility in overcoming formidable challenges. UCOR remarked on how Aleut's adept management and problem-solving capabilities saved the project not only time but also substantial financial resources, affirming the company’s value in the field.

John Mroz, Senior Vice President of Aleut Federal's Construction Services Group, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are honored to receive this award, which is a testament to our teams’ dedication in the field. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to mission-focused partnerships and the outstanding work achieved alongside UCOR."

Ken Rueter, President and CEO of UCOR, praised the contributions of small businesses, remarking, "Every one of you exemplifies our culture of excellence. Your commitment to this project is vital for its success and embodies the safety and excellence we prioritize."

Aleut’s dedication to advancing the mission with integrity, expertise, and care continues as it remains committed to supporting UCOR and the DOE. The company provides critical environmental services necessary for the nation's high-hazard cleanup goals, focusing on safe and compliant operational excellence.

About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal LLC, rooted in Alaska Native heritage, serves as a holding company for The Aleut Corporation’s federal services portfolio. The enterprise dedicates itself to meeting the needs of the U.S. government across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on Technology, Mission Support, and Construction. The Construction Services Group (CSG) of Aleut specializes in environmental remediation, offering services that include hazardous waste disposal, radiological cleanup, and contaminated site restoration. Aleut executes its responsibilities in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and DOE “Q” standards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational excellence.

Deadlines and the necessity for safe, efficient environmental solutions position Aleut as a trusted contractor for cleanup operations in high-hazard environments. Established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1971, Aleut Corporation stands as one of the original 12 regional Alaska Native corporations, promoting community values in its federal services and continually striving to meet the evolving demands of federal customers.

With numerous awards and recognition in its portfolio, Aleut proudly continues its mission to contribute to significant environmental restoration efforts, highlighting the importance of small business partnerships in achieving collective project goals.