BAE Systems secures $20.3m contract modification from US Navy

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $20,386,237 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00024-11-C-4407) to definitize the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) fiscal 2012 phased maintenance availability.  A phased maintenance availability includes planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship's military and technical capabilities.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2013.  Funds in the amount of $20,386,237 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.