# HII Secures GSA Award, Advances Navy Vessel Work

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported Q3 growth led by shipbuilding and said approximately 90% of expected shipbuilding revenue through 2030 is already under contract. The procurement activity includes an August GSA award valued at $2.2 billion for surveillance, tracking, reconnaissance, analysis, and interception services supporting U.S. Southern Command, alongside Navy demand for unmanned underwater vessels and HII’s provision of ten Romulus unmanned surface vessels. The signals provide no solicitation numbers or Navy contract values, so the size and timing of those Navy opportunities remain unspecified.

- The contracted shipbuilding base provides visibility into HII’s execution and production requirements through 2030; suppliers and subcontractors may find opportunities tied to workforce, throughput, ship delivery, and supporting technologies.
- The GSA surveillance award connects federal services procurement with SOUTHCOM mission needs. Companies pursuing related work should distinguish this awarded effort from the separate Navy vessel opportunities.
- The Navy’s UUV procurement and ten Romulus USVs point to demand for unmanned maritime capabilities. Contractors with relevant vessel, component, or technology offerings can assess their fit for Navy programs, while recognizing that values and solicitation details were not provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
- United States Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Huntington Ingalls Industries (awardee)
- Thales (developer for an autonomous mine-countermeasure system)

### Key Quotes
> With approximately 90% of expected shipbuilding revenue through 2030 already under contract, our focus is squarely on execution, growing our workforce, improving throughput, and delivering the ships and technologies our nation needs,
> — Chris Kastner, CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries

### Sources
- [Huntington Ingalls Rides a Shipbuilding Surge to Stronger Earnings - ClearanceJobs](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/11/11/huntington-ingalls-rides-a-shipbuilding-surge-to-stronger-earnings) - Security Clearance Jobs