DODOtherDefense & SecuritySeptember 21, 2017

COLUMBIA CLASS DESIGN COMPLETION

$24,313,811,834

AI Summary

This $24.3 billion contract with Electric Boat Corporation funds the design completion of the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, the Navy's next-generation nuclear deterrent submarine. The Columbia class will replace the aging Ohio-class submarines as the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds design completion of Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines
  2. 02Awarded to Electric Boat Corporation in Connecticut
  3. 03Will replace aging Ohio-class submarines in the nuclear triad
  4. 04Highest priority shipbuilding program for the U.S. Navy
  5. 05Contract runs from 2017 through 2031

Award Details

Start Date

Sep 21, 2017

End Date

Dec 31, 2031

Category

Defense & Security

State

CT

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$24.3B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION
Type
Other

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