Dock Amphibious Transport-LPD

The DOCK AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT-LPD program is a Department of Defense acquisition initiative focused on amphibious transport dock vessels for the U.S. Navy. The program, identified by acquisition program number SEJ, involves the procurement and maintenance of Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships, which are designed to transport and launch amphibious vehicles and craft in support of naval operations. These vessels represent a critical component of the Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities and maritime force projection.

The program includes substantial maintenance and repair contracts, as evidenced by a significant award to Southwest Marine Inc. in San Diego, California. This particular contract (N0002400C8506), administered by the Naval Sea Systems Command, was valued at approximately $236 million and spanned nearly five years from September 2000 to September 2005. The contract was structured as a Cost Plus Award Fee arrangement for non-nuclear ship repair work on the west coast. The work was performed in San Diego, with no small business set-aside designation. The contract demonstrates the substantial investment required for maintaining these specialized naval vessels, with the Naval Sea Systems Command serving as the primary contracting authority.