The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded a delivery order contract modification to Seemann Composites, LLC, a small disadvantaged business specializing in advanced composite materials and defense manufacturing based in Gulfport, Mississippi. This modification to the multi-material propeller prototype design contract de-obligates funding from the Organizational Deficiency Correction System (ODCS) Material CLIN 1004, with the overall contract ceiling valued at approximately $1.6 million. The work is being performed in Gulfport, Mississippi, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order arrangement, with an ultimate completion date of July 29, 2024.
This contract supports NAVSEA's strategic initiatives for advanced propulsion systems and composite technologies critical to submarine and naval vessel programs. Seemann Composites has established itself as a key supplier for the Navy's submarine programs, including the COLUMBIA Class, VIRGINIA Class, and future SSN(X) New Attack Submarine initiatives, through three significant indefinite delivery contracts collectively valued at over $300 million. The company's expertise in designing and producing specialized composite components, including propulsors and advanced coatings, positions it as an essential partner for maintaining the Navy's technological capabilities in maritime propulsion systems.