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Navy Grouping Competition For LHA-8, Oilers, LXR Work

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

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Navy Grouping Competition For LHA-8, Oilers, LXR Work

USS America (LHA-6)

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…

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