LPD 17 San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock

The LPD 17 San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Navy under Acquisition Category IC. This shipbuilding program produces amphibious warfare vessels designed to transport and deploy Marines, their equipment, and supplies. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and represents one of the Navy's primary platforms for amphibious operations and expeditionary warfare capabilities.

The program's contract portfolio includes major shipbuilding awards to Huntington Ingalls Inc., with individual vessel construction contracts exceeding $3 billion and spanning 5-10 years. Supporting contracts encompass engineering services, integrated shipboard electronics, and life cycle support, typically ranging from $30 million to $300 million with 2-5 year performance periods. Key contractors include BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair (ship maintenance), Raytheon (electronics), and CACI Technologies (technical services). Notable subcontractors include Fairbanks Morse, Leonardo DRS, and GE Energy Power Conversion. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) serves as the primary contracting authority, with most work performed in major shipbuilding locations such as Virginia, Connecticut, and Indiana. The program predominantly utilizes unrestricted competition, with limited use of small business set-asides. Contract types include Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus Award Fee, and Cost Plus Fixed Fee vehicles for various aspects of ship construction, maintenance, and systems integration.