General Dynamics, National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $28,841,256 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-4410) for the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) fiscal 2011 extended docking phased maintenance availability.

An extended docking phased maintenance availability provides for an extensive renovation and modernization of an LSD-class ship, including alterations and repairs as well as inspection and testing to all ships systems and components ensuring safe and dependable operation of the ship.