Under
the contract, General Dynamics NASSCO will plan, furnish material and
provide support and facilities to maintain and modernize twelve LCS-class
ships. This contract covers both variants, Freedom and Independence.
These ships are fast, agile, focused-mission platforms designed for
operation in near-shore environments and capable of open-ocean operation.
"General Dynamics NASSCO has proven repair experience with a track
record of delivering high-quality maintenance and modernization services
to the U.S. Navy,” said David Carver, vice president and general
manager of repair at General Dynamics NASSCO. "We look forward
to working with the Navy to support the sustainment of the Littoral
Combat Ship program.”
The contract has a total potential value of $96 million if all options
are exercised.
General Dynamics NASSCO will serve as the prime contractor and will
partner with General Dynamics Mission Systems and General Dynamics Information
Technology. |
