The Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA) is the government agency responsible for the safe destruction of the chemical weapons stockpile stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) in Kentucky and the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado, now known as U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity-West. PEO ACWA is now overseeing the process of closing the destruction facilities in a safe, environmentally compliant manner and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and requirements.
The storage and elimination of the chemical weapons stockpiles have been an economic opportunity for the communities of Richmond, Kentucky, and Pueblo, Colorado, where the chemical weapons destruction facilities are located. Now that the chemical weapons are destroyed, the closure mission will take approximately three years. PEO ACWA is committed to partnering with local businesses and hiring local workers to successfully complete this effort. To learn more about employment or business opportunities in Richmond, refer to the contact information below.
In Richmond, Kentucky
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass was selected by the government to design, build, systemize, operate and close the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP), the facility where workers destroyed the chemical weapons stockpile formerly located at BGAD. The Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass project website, https://bechtelparsonsbgcapp.bechtel.com/, includes an employment section that lists all current job opportunities. All applications for employment must be submitted in response to specific openings posted on the website.
The BGAD mission to provide reliable, timely and cost-effective munitions and chemical defense equipment in support of full spectrum military operations will continue beyond closure of BGCAPP. To learn more about government jobs at the depot, visit www.usajobs.gov. Each job announcement has requirements for when and where to submit applications and/or resumes. To learn more about security guard or firefighter positions at the depot, call the depot’s Civilian Personnel Assistance Center at (859) 779-6841.
Businesses that are potential BGCAPP suppliers and subcontractors are asked to register on the Bechtel Supplier and Contractor Portal at https://www.bechtel.com/supplier/. Most bid opportunities will be posted on the project website, https://bechtelparsonsbgcapp.bechtel.com/. For more information, contact Carol Hagood, small business program advocate, at (703) 429-6219 or cdhagood@bechtel.us.