The Navy has notified U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that it has awarded Bath Iron Works a $7,365,000 contract modification for lead yard class services for the DDG-51 Destroyer program. This work will provide technical assistance to the follow yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by BIW Corp., the lead yard contractor. DDG 51 Class services include: liaison for follow ship construction, general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services and class change design services for follow ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010.
“The awarding of these dollars is welcome news for BIW and its skilled workers. It also represents the Navy’s continuing commitment to the surface fleet, which is crucial for the future of the Navy and of our national security,” noted Senator Collins. “A Bath-built ship, continues to be a best-built ship.”