In a major push to revitalize and accelerate the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding pace, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg has awarded a landmark $5 billion contract to six companies as part of its new Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC). This strategic move aims to slash procurement delays and keep America’s naval edge sharp amid rising global maritime competition.
Structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with five annual options worth $1 billion each, MAAC could ultimately reach $10 billion in value. The selected firms—SupplyCore, Atlantic Diving Supply, Culmen International, ASRC Federal, Fairwinds Technologies, and S&K Aerospace—will supply a wide range of parts for critical Navy assets, including the Virginia-class fast-attack submarines and advanced unmanned systems.
“This contract is about eliminating bottlenecks,” said Elizabeth Allen, deputy director of DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg. “By streamlining the acquisition process, we’re cutting down on long lead times that traditionally delay shipbuilding and repairs.”
SupplyCore, one of the primary contractors, will oversee parts distribution for an array of platforms—from aircraft carriers and cruisers to unmanned surface vehicles and next-gen submarines. “Supporting naval readiness isn’t just a contract—it’s a mission,” said Peter Provenzano, SupplyCore’s president and CEO.
The announcement comes at a time when the Navy is under intense scrutiny to modernize its aging infrastructure and accelerate delivery timelines. In parallel efforts, the service has introduced Augmented Reality Maintenance Systems aboard multiple ships and expanded its use of 3-D printing to produce mission-critical components on demand.
To complement these modernization goals, the Navy’s FY2026 budget request includes $989 million to overhaul drydock facilities at its four public shipyards—facilities with an average age of over a century.
As geopolitical tensions continue to test maritime dominance, the MAAC represents a significant pivot toward faster, smarter, and more resilient naval logistics.
