Our Commitment to Hawthorne

Trusted Past, Dynamic Future

We bring the history, experience, and innovation for the future of Hawthorne.

Day & Zimmermann & Hawthorne: Partnering for the Future

For more than four decades, Day & Zimmermann proudly served Hawthorne Army Depot with an unparalleled safety record and a workforce rooted in Mineral County. Though only a few years have passed since our last chapter here, our connection to Hawthorne never truly ended. Backed by more than a century of experience and strong family ownership, we are ready to return with renewed commitment.

Committed to Community & Mission
Our vision for Hawthorne is about more than operating a depot—it’s about supporting the mission and strengthening the community that makes it possible. Together with our partner Akima, we are engaging with local leaders and residents to ensure our work creates opportunities today while helping to inspire the next generation.

Maintenance

Our customers call on us to deliver the very best power, mechanical, Information Technology and electrical systems available; in addition to other basic necessities such as water, fuel, waste, warehousing, and communications.

Supply Depot Operations (SDO)

We provide secure, efficient logistics support for munitions demilitarization, ensuring safe handling, storage, and movement of materials to sustain mission readiness.

Demilitarization

With more than 40 years of experience in munitions management, we deliver safe, environmentally responsible demilitarization. Nearly 80,000 tons of munitions have been processed with an exceptional safety record and ISO 9001-certified quality assurance.

Program Management

Our experienced teams coordinate complex requirements, streamline processes, and maintain strict oversight to support the mission with precision and reliability.

Resource, Recovery, and Recycling (R3)

Through our work at Hawthorne Army Depot, we’ve delivered premier Resource Recovery and Recycling (R3) by reclaiming, recovering, and recycling munitions materials.

Munitions Storage

We managed and secured large-scale ammunition storage facilities for the U.S. Army.

Environmental Responsibility

We emphasize the use of environmentally responsible and approved processes in our demilitarization and disposal operations.

Logistics & Training

Our Team offers training and logistics support for handling explosives, munitions, and other military equipment.

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Upcoming/Past Events:

Mineral County Rodeo - September 26-27, 2025

Day & Zimmermann was proud to be a sponsor of the Mineral County Rodeo, September 26th & 27th, 2025.

Nevada Strategic Growth Initiative’s (NSGI) ‘Elements of Change Forum’ - September 18-19, 2025

Day & Zimmermann attended the Nevada Strategic Growth Initiative’s (NSGI) ‘Elements of Change Forum’, along with top industry leaders to discuss Nevada’s growth opportunities and economic development/investment in Nevada, training of youth for the future workforce, with a strong focus on the evolving needs of U.S. National Security.

Hawthorne Community Picnic - August 30, 2025

Rick Nesbitt, our Vice President of Special Projects, attended the Hawthorne Community Picnic on August 30th.

Day & Zimmermann Town Hall - July 29, 2025

Day & Zimmermann, with our partner Akima, was proud to host a Town Hall for Hawthorne Army Depot community.

Updates From Our Team:

8/2/25

The United States Government (USG) has released the competition timeline:

Final RFP Release: September 24, 2025
Phase I Proposals Due: October 27, 2025
Phase II Proposals Due: November 21, 2025
Contract Award: May 29, 2026
Transition Period Ends: December 29, 2026

In the News

IN THE NEWS 2025 Mineral County News Hawthorne

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Mineral County Rodeo 2025

Day & Zimmermann Reaffirms 40‑Year Bond With Hawthorne Army Depot

Day & Zimmermann (D&Z) returned to Hawthorne on July 29 for a community Town Hall that drew a mix of more than 85 depot employees, former D&Z/SOC employees, veterans, civic leaders, and residents — all eager to hear what the longtime depot operator has in store for the future. The town hall was held to discuss the current HWAD (Hawthorne Army Depot) contract opportunity, share the vision for future operations, and invite community input regarding what a strong local partnership should look like. Read the full article here.

“We are honored to return and reconnect with the Hawthorne Army Depot community,” Rick Nesbitt, former General Manager, Day & Zimmermann/SOC told attendees, adding thanks to everyone who took part in the evening of open dialogue. Nesbitt opened the session by reminding the audience that, because the Army’s source‑selection is still active, the team could not discuss pricing or staffing diagrams. “Tonight is about dialogue—about understanding what more looks like for Hawthorne,” he said, inviting questions from the floor.

Nevada Strategic Growth Initiative’s (NSGI) ‘Elements of Change Forum’

Mineral County Rodeo

We were excited to sponsor the Mineral County Rodeo in Hawthorne, Nevada! We enjoyed cheering on the riders and connecting with everyone there.