Marine Hydraulics International (MHI) has been awarded a contract valued at $119.37m to carry out maintenance, modernisation, and repair of USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during a fiscal year 2027 availability period.
The firm-fixed-price contract covers all necessary supervision, labour, equipment, production, testing, and quality assurance to prepare for and execute the Chief of Naval Operations availability.
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Works will be carried out in Norfolk, Virginia, and is set to be completed by July 2028, the Department of War (DoW) announced.
MHI’s contract also includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total value to $143.68m.
Funding for the project will be sourced primarily from fiscal year 2026 Navy procurement funds, which account for 88% of the total award.
Additional funding comes from fiscal year 2026 operations and maintenance funds (12%) and a smaller portion from fiscal year 2025 procurement funds.
In total, over $104m will be obligated at the time of award, with roughly $14.7m set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process, with four offers submitted via the System for Award Management website.
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio, the lead ship of its class, was commissioned in January 2006.
Built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, the vessel is designed for amphibious warfare and a range of expeditionary operations, including crisis response, humanitarian missions, and maritime security tasks.
Displacing approximately 24,900 tons and reaching top speeds of about 22 knots, USS San Antonio can operate independently or as part of a larger amphibious group.
Most recently, the vessel was involved in a humanitarian assistance mission in Venezuela. After departing Naval Station Norfolk in June 2026, USS San Antonio relieved USS Fort Lauderdale at the port of La Guaira following the June 24 earthquakes.
The ship is serving as the primary afloat coordination hub for ongoing relief operations led by the State Department, supporting recovery and humanitarian aid in the region.
