The Navy is planning to combine the competition for the detailed design and construction contracts for the LHA-8 amphibious assault ship, fleet replacement oilers and the early design work for a new class of amphibious (LX(R)) dock ships and will allow only two shipyards into the bidding process.The Navy earlier this month issued a notice of the planned competition. The service’s acquisition chief, Sean Stackley, is expected to outline the plan during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee’s seapower…
