BAE SYSTEMS Receives $28 Million Ship Repair Contract

Norfolk, VA - BAE Systems has been awarded a $28 million cost-plus-award-fee ship repair contract from the U.S. Navy. The Naval Sea Systems Command contract is a multi-ship, multi-option (MSMO) award for selected restricted availabilities on CG 47 class ships home ported at, and visiting Norfolk, Va. The total value of the contract could reach $168 million, if all options are exercised.

The USS San Jacinto (CG 56) is the first scheduled availability in the contract. The work package includes dry docking, maintenance, repair and alterations. The contract also includes options for work on USS Cape St. George (CG 71), USS Anzio (CG 68), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and USS Normandy (CG 60).

Ticonderoga class guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a battle force role and are capable of supporting carrier battle groups and amphibious forces. They are also capable of operating independently and as flagships of surface action groups. The ships are equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles, allowing additional long-range strike capability.

"This is the first time that the cruisers have been part of a five-year MSMO program on the East coast, and BAE Systems will provide enhanced value and service to the Navy," said Al Krekich, president, BAE Systems Ship Repair. "This effort will help the Navy carry out its mission in support of the global war on terrorism on this very important class of ships."

Work will be performed at BAE Systems' Norfolk Ship Repair facility and will be completed in 2011.

SOURCE: BAE Systems