BAE
Systems has received a multi-ship, multi-option (MSMO) contract from
the U.S. Navy to repair, maintain, and modernize nine destroyers and
cruisers, either homeported in or visiting Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. |
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The five-year contract, awarded by the Naval Sea
Systems Command, includes modernization, maintenance, and repair work
for the USS Chafee, USS John Paul Jones, USS Chung-Hoon, USS Hopper,
USS Michael Murphy, USS O’Kane, USS Halsey, USS Milius, and USS
Preble. This award marks a continuation of work BAE Systems has been
performing on the same type of ships in Hawaii under a previous seven-year
contract.
“Our sustained, outstanding performance on the first MSMO award
paved the way for this follow-on contract,” said Bill Clifford,
president of Ship Repair at BAE Systems. “The Navy clearly recognizes
our achievements and success in maintaining and modernizing these ships
to ensure the readiness of the fleet. This award speaks volumes about
the dedication and commitment of our highly skilled workforce, as well
as our island suppliers and small businesses.”
The new contract — coupled with similar MSMO contracts in Norfolk,
Virginia; Mayport, Florida; and San Diego, California — reinforces
the company’s trusted partnership with the Navy. BAE Systems has
successfully completed more than 300 cruiser and destroyer availabilities
over the last 20 years.
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