United States, Nov. 21 -- BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Virginia, is awarded a $31,550,329 cost plus award fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-21-C-2451) for the fitting out availabilities and post shakedown availabilities for amphibious transport ships USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28); USS Richard McCool Jr. (LPD 29); and Harrisburg (LPD 30). Work will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Fiscal year 2017 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,098,383 (75%); and fiscal year 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $715,358 (25%) will be obligated at time of award and funds in the amount of $2,098,383 will expire at the e...