Definitive Contract N0002420C2300

The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded a $6.2 billion definitive, fixed-price incentive contract to Marinette Marine Corporation, a division of Fincantieri, for the detail design and construction of the FFG(X) guided missile frigate program. This Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) is part of the Navy's Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and focuses on the development and procurement of next-generation guided missile frigates. The contract has an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2034 and did not utilize any small business set-aside designations. Marinette Marine Corporation, a major U.S. shipbuilder, is the prime contractor responsible for the vessel design and construction effort.