United States, Feb. 26 -- Alabama Shipyard LLC, Mobile, Alabama, is awarded a $14,309,575 firm, fixed-price contract (N3220526C1209) for lay berth of Military Sealift Command's expeditionary sea base vessel USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7). This contract includes unexercised options for extended lay berth, industrial assist periods, and a mid-term availability, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative value of this contract to $30,716,954. Work will be performed in Mobile, Alabama, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027, if all options are exercised. Contract is incrementally funded. Working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $7,835,745 are obligated for fiscal 2026 and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Ope...