NASSCO gets $68.9 million mod to Comstock contract

General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $68,915,249 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-4410) for USS Comstock (LSD 45) fiscal 2012 Extended Docking Phased Maintenance Availability.

An Extended Docking Phased Maintenance Availability provides for an extensive renovation and modernization of an LSD class ship, including alterations and repairs as well as inspection and testing to all ships systems and components ensuring safe and dependable operation of the ship.

Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by May 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $68,915,249 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

April 4, 2012