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BAE Systems has secured a $1.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for maintenance and modernization of the USS Mitscher (DDG 57). The total contract value could rise to $101.2 million with exercised options. The work includes dry-docking, hull preservation, and upgrades to the Aegis combat system. It is scheduled to commence in March 2022 and conclude by April 2023. BAE Systems' Norfolk shipyard also conducts similar work on other vessels, underscoring its capacity in ship repair and maintenance.
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Contract awarded for USS Mitscher maintenance worth up to $101.2 million.
Work includes significant upgrades to Aegis combat system and crew facilities.
Demonstrates BAE Systems' ongoing relationship with the U.S. Navy.
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NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BAE Systems has received a $1.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $101.2 million if all options are exercised.
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to modernize the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). (Photo: BAE Systems)
Under the docking selected restricted availability (DSRA) contract awarded, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, support the Navy’s efforts to upgrade the ship’s Aegis combat system and its command and control equipment, and refurbish the living spaces for the ship’s 285 crewmembers. The work is expected to begin in March 2022 and to be completed in April 2023.
“Our team looks forward to the preservation and upgrade work aboard USS Mitscher,” said Mike Bruneau, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair. “With our subcontractor teammates and Navy personnel alongside, we will apply our experience with the DDG class to ensure this ship returns to the fleet mission-ready and fully capable to support our national security.”
BAE Systems’ Norfolk shipyard is performing similar work aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55).
USS Mitscher is the second U.S. Navy ship named in honor of Admiral Marc Mitscher (1887-1947), who served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force 58 in the Pacific, which was the Navy’s main striking force during the latter half of World War II. The current ship was commissioned in December 1994.
BAE Systems is a leading provider of ship repair, maintenance, modernization, conversion, and overhaul services for the Navy, other government agencies, and select commercial customers. The company operates three full-service shipyards in California, Florida, and Virginia, and offers a highly skilled, experienced workforce and talented program managers, seven dry-docks and railways, and significant pier space and ship support services. The company’s Norfolk shipyard has over 1,100 employees and works with the Navy and several subcontractor companies to accomplish its ship sustainment work.
