# HII Ends Navy Carrier Dismantling Protest

HII ShipCycle LLC voluntarily dismissed its challenge at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to the U.S. Navy’s $418 million award to NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services LLC for dismantling the USS Enterprise. HII had questioned the Navy’s past-performance evaluation; the dismissal closes this litigation challenge but does not provide a ruling on the merits or details about contract performance timing or other potential challenges.

- The award remains with NorthStar following the end of HII’s protest, removing this litigation challenge to the procurement.
- For contractors competing for similar work, the dispute underscores that past-performance evaluations can be a focus of bid protests. The dismissal does not establish a court finding on the Navy’s evaluation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)

### Vendors
- NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services LLC (awardee)
- HII ShipCycle LLC (protester)