What Happened
Navy Requests Industry Input on Hybrid Contract Structure
The US Navy has issued a request for information on its Gun Weapon Systems program, seeking feedback from defense companies on a proposed hybrid contract structure. The contract would combine firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee work, with the goal of shaping the Navy’s acquisition strategy. The program, led by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, covers engineering services for warship guns, including the Mk 45 5-inch gun used on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The Navy’s use of ship guns in air defense has increased in recent years, with guns offering a cost-effective alternative to surface-to-air missiles. This development was reported by an unknown source.