DODOtherDefense & SecurityApril 30, 2020

LHA 9 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT

$3,153,429,167

AI Summary

This $3.2 billion contract provides advance procurement funding for LHA 9, the next America-class amphibious assault ship for the Navy. Huntington Ingalls in Mississippi will build this warship, which serves as a floating base for Marine Corps operations and can launch aircraft, helicopters, and landing craft.

Key Points

  1. 01Advance procurement for LHA 9 amphibious assault ship
  2. 02Awarded to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Mississippi
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $3.2 billion, running through 2030
  4. 04Part of the America-class of large-deck amphibious ships
  5. 05Supports Marine Corps expeditionary warfare capabilities

Award Details

Start Date

Apr 30, 2020

End Date

Dec 31, 2030

Category

Defense & Security

State

MS

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$3.2B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED
Type
Other

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