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Virginia Class Submarine: Programs
built 254 days ago
In the early 1990s, the Virginia-class program office funded DSR’s first (SBIR) Phase III award for the Multi Purpose Processor, Sykes said. It was a success for the company, and it gave the Navy a valuable product, he added.
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"The LWWAA program demonstrates the value of teamwork to help the Navy meet its defining moments in the Virginia Class submarine program," said Rick Udicious, vice president of Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors' Submarine Programs. "We could not deliver the sustained technical, cost, and schedule successes without the dedication, spirit, and cooperation of our supplier, the Navy, and the prime contractor team."
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Over at Military.com, Joe Buff has some kind words for the Virginia Class, and puts its intended mission and procurement program into perspective. One thing Buff didn’t cover... is this submarine class’ construction program – which is highly unusual.
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Davis said Progeny’s involvement in the Virginia-class program helps build credibility for the company. Without the efforts of McNamara and the SBIR program, it would be impossible for Progeny to compete, Davis added.
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This program turned to standardization to reduce the overall acquisition, operation, and maintenance costs of the Virginia Class program. Consequently, the Virginia Class Program Office (PMS450) Integrated Product and Process Development strategy was able to reduce PMS450's overall logistics footprint.
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