General Dynamics to maintain LCS ICMS
Modification follows $90.6 million contract awarded in October 2019
US Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $42.57 million contract modification to exercise options for the sustainment of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) and associated combat system elements, the DoD announced on 4 November.
The work executed under this contract includes maintenance and evolution of the LCS ICMS and associated combat system elements in support of the operational LCS ships; development, integration, test and delivery of future combat baseline upgrades for in-service ships; and supporting ship integration, installation and checkout.
Other features include developmental test/operational test; developing training and logistics products; providing field technical support for the CS; providing hardware engineering and equipment procurement; providing life-cycle supportability engineering; and providing fleet support for fielded baselines.
Work is expected to be completed by October 2021.
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