Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract for Work on USS Toledo
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Northrop Grumman
Corporation has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy
for maintenance work, known as a depot modernization period, on the
nuclear-powered submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769). The initial planning
contract is valued at approximately $34.7 million. The total estimated
value, including the actual execution, is valued at approximately $175
million.
Northrop Grumman's Newport News sector is the prime contractor
for the work, which will include planning and scheduling, engineering,
material procurement, fabrication, maintenance and modernization work.
The ship is scheduled to arrive in September for a performance
period lasting approximately 13 months, 10 of which will include dry
dock work. Planning work will begin immediately. This is a competitive
award under a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) multiple award
contract.
Toledo is the 26th Los Angeles-class submarine built by
Northrop Grumman Newport News. It was christened on August 28, 1993 and
commissioned into service February 24, 1995.