Definitive Contract N0002421C2209

This is a definitive contract awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Austal USA, LLC, a foreign-owned, for-profit defense contractor and manufacturer. The $433,106,472.00 fixed-price incentive contract is for functional design services with a completion date of May 8, 2027. The contract does not have a set-aside designation. Austal USA is a global shipbuilder and prime contractor specializing in the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) programs for the U.S. Navy. The company frequently partners with subcontractors like General Dynamics Mission Systems and QED Systems to fulfill its contractual obligations. In addition to this major award, Austal USA holds several Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with NAVSEA and the Defense Logistics Agency worth over $1 billion for LCS maintenance, repair, and modernization services. The company also received a $50.8 million Department of the Air Force grant to sustain critical production capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.