Austal LIMITED

Austal LIMITED is an Australian-based global shipbuilding company and defense prime contractor specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of advanced naval and commercial vessels. Through its subsidiaries, primarily Austal USA, LLC, the company provides a wide range of services to the U.S. federal government, including ship construction, maintenance, repair, and modernization for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. Austal's core capabilities center around aluminum vessel construction, particularly for naval platforms such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) programs.

Austal LIMITED's subsidiaries have been awarded numerous federal contracts for the construction and maintenance of naval vessels. The majority of these awards come from the Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces. Key projects include the design and construction of Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships and Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels. Austal USA has delivered over 20 LCS vessels to the U.S. Navy and continues to provide ongoing maintenance, repair, and modernization services for these ships. The company also performs emergent maintenance, continuous maintenance, and planned maintenance availabilities for various naval vessels, often in locations such as San Diego, California, and Singapore. Additionally, Austal has supplied components like hydraulic cylinders, bearings, and other ship parts to the Defense Logistics Agency.

No information was provided regarding federal grant awards to Austal LIMITED or its subsidiaries.

Austal LIMITED, through its subsidiary Austal USA, holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the U.S. Navy. A major contract is the $965 million multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command for Littoral Combat Ship fleet maintenance, modernization, and facility support through August 2026. This contract covers work across both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Another notable IDV is a $215 million single-award IDIQ contract with the Naval Supply Systems Command for LCS emergent and continuous maintenance, primarily performed in Singapore through December 2026. Austal USA also holds IDVs with the U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces for various maintenance and support services. These IDVs allow for the issuance of numerous delivery orders for specific maintenance tasks, emergent repairs, and modernization efforts on naval vessels, particularly within the LCS program.