U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems $143 million contract to continue Surface Combat Systems Center support

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BAE Systems has secured a five-year, $143 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. This contract will provide management, engineering, maintenance, and IT support to the Surface Combat Systems Center for the U.S. Navy. The mission-essential systems supported by this contract are crucial for the modernization efforts of cruisers, destroyers, and amphibious ships. This initiative aims to enhance the Navy's operational readiness and capability in an increasingly complex maritime environment.

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• Awarded a five-year contract worth $143 million.
• Enhances Navy's operational readiness and capabilities.
• Supports modernization efforts for cruisers, destroyers, and amphibious ships.

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract to provide management, engineering, maintenance, and IT support services to the Surface Combat Systems Center

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BAE Systems will continue to support the integration of various mission equipment, combat systems, and computer programs for the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, Virginia with a new $143 million, five-year contract. These mission-essential systems are used by sailors across the fleet for all current and future cruiser, destroyer, and amphibious ship modernization initiatives.

Aerial view of the U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Center and NASA’s Wallops Flight Center on Wallops Island, Virginia. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

“Our work at Wallops Island supports SCSC’s mission to provide increased readiness and improved capability to the fleet,” said Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions. “This effort is vital to our nation’s sailors in an increasingly challenging maritime environment.”

BAE Systems’ technical, engineering, and overall programmatic support for SCSC includes all major activities and engineering on the systems used for Surface Navy testing, training, and support of deployed surface combat systems, advanced systems under development, warfare systems integration, interoperability, and at-sea testing and exercises.

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For more information, please contact:

Molly Rhine, BAE Systems

Mobile: 410-271-4206

molly.rhine@baesystems.com

www.baesystems.com/US

@BAESystemsInc

Source: BAE Systems

FAQ

What is the value of BAE Systems' new contract with the U.S. Navy?

The new contract awarded to BAE Systems is valued at $143 million.

How long is the contract awarded to BAE Systems by the Naval Surface Warfare Center?

The contract is for five years.

What services will BAE Systems provide under the new contract?

BAE Systems will provide management, engineering, maintenance, and IT support services.

Which U.S. Navy facility will BAE Systems support with this contract?

BAE Systems will support the Surface Combat Systems Center located in Wallops Island, Virginia.

When was the contract awarded to BAE Systems?

The contract was awarded recently, as reported in the press release.