Virginia-Class Sub Support Deal Goes to BAE Systems

BAE Systems Land & Armaments is being awarded an $18,2 million contract action for procurement and delivery of long lead time material in support of Virginia-class submarines Block IV propulsor system requirements.

This undefinitized contract action for procurement of long lead time material is required to support the manufacture and delivery of Virginia-class propulsors to meet critical mission requirements and in-yard-need dates for the construction of SSN 794 (name TBD) and SSN 795 (PCU Rickover).

Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky, and is expected to be complete by September 2016.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity.

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