Ernst & Young LLP, New York, New York, is being awarded a labor-hour contract option for financial statement audit services for the Navy and Marine Corps. The modification, P00015, is for a maximum face value of $ $53,895,294 and brings the total cumulative value of the existing contract, HQ0423-21-F-0002 to $213,541,561 from $159,646,267. Work will be performed in various locations, to include numerous Navy and Marine Corps command locations, with an expected completion date of Dec. 31, 2024. This contract was the result of a competitive acquisition for which one quote was received. Fiscal 2024 defense-wide operating and maintenance funds in the amount of $53,895,294 are being obligated at time of option exercise. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Contract Services Directorate, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity.