Federal Register #Transmittal No. 2618

Submarine Combat and Weapon Systems Support for UK AUKUS Submarines

This opportunity involves a major Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case supporting the United Kingdom's next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS partnership. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary - Sub-agency: Navy (UK PFDL) - End customer: Government of the United Kingdom - Products and Services Requested: - Technical assistance and support for submarine combat and weapon systems - Includes design and development of AUKUS-specific vertical deployment tubes, common weapon launchers, canister support service modules, network input/output units, servers, switches, custom electronics, simulation equipment, engineering demonstration models, testing and installation equipment, IT hardware, software, technical publications, and source code - Embedded U.S. and UK personnel support (up to 300 personnel) - Personnel to provide in-person training, equipment familiarization, and on-site engineering and maintenance over approximately five years - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Includes test and trials support, studies, surveys, and other related program and logistics support services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct support for the trilateral AUKUS partnership (Australia, UK, U.S.) - Embedded personnel at both UK and U.S. facilities, including Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters - No specific OEMs or part numbers listed; focus is on technical assistance, integration, and support for advanced submarine systems - Estimated contract value: $1 billion - Work will be performed at UK and U.S. government facilities, with a significant presence at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification regarding the proposed sale of submarine combat and weapon systems support, technical assistance, and associated training to the Government of the United Kingdom. The sale includes non-major defense equipment such as technical assistance for design and development, software, technical publications, embedded personnel support, and other related services. The total estimated value of the sale is $1 billion. This sale supports the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the security of a NATO ally and contributing to regional stability.

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