
The Navy recently issued a Request For Information (RFI) seeking more sources able to support Constellation-class frigate design and follow-on construction amid significant delays in the program’s schedule. The notice, posted Nov. 15, said the FFG-62 Constellation-class frigate program office (PMS 515) is conducting market research to identify “potential ship construction sources that possess the capability to accomplish future program requirements.” They are specifically looking to find qualified U.S. surface combatant shipbuilders that can be sources for future design or…