General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., a key player in the U.S. defense industry, has been awarded a $235.4 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy.
The agreement covers engineering, technical, and planning yard support for operational strategic and attack submarines, reinforcing the company’s critical role in maintaining the Navy’s undersea fleet.
The work will primarily be conducted at the company’s headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, which will handle 70% of the effort. Additional support activities will occur at Kings Bay, Georgia (13%); Bangor, Washington (10%); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (3%); and locations in Rhode Island, including North Kingston and Newport (4% combined). The contract is expected to be completed by September 2025.
The contract will draw funding from various fiscal years, including:
- Fiscal 2024 other procurement (Navy): $9.36 million (49%)
- Fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy): $6.37 million (33%)
- Fiscal 2024 research, development, test, and evaluation: $2.39 million (13%)
- Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy): $989,000 (5%)
Approximately $3.38 million of the funding will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
This modification underscores General Dynamics Electric Boat’s long-standing relationship with the U.S. Navy, particularly in the development and sustainment of advanced submarine platforms. As the primary design and construction authority for the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines, the company plays a pivotal role in enhancing U.S. undersea capabilities amid growing geopolitical competition.
The contract supports the Navy’s operational strategic and attack submarines, including engineering and design agent tasks, as well as planning yard services. These efforts ensure that the submarines remain mission-capable and meet the evolving demands of modern naval warfare.
General Dynamics Electric Boat has consistently delivered innovative solutions for submarine platforms, contributing to their high operational availability and advanced technological capabilities.