OHIO Replacement Submarine

The COLUMBIA Class Submarine is a major procurement program managed by the Navy. The specific goals and objectives of this program include the advance procurement of various components and systems required for the construction of the COLUMBIA Class Submarines. These components include nuclear propulsion plant equipment, shipboard systems, electronics, and other critical items necessary for the construction and outfitting of the submarines. The program aims to ensure that the necessary resources are procured in advance to support the timely and efficient construction of the COLUMBIA Class Submarines, ultimately contributing to the modernization and enhancement of the Navy's submarine fleet.

The program also focuses on supplier development for specific submarines within the COLUMBIA Class, such as SSBN 826, 827, 828, and others. This includes activities related to supplier development for submarine industrial base support. Additionally, it involves continuous production and outfitting of missile tubes, economic order quantity procurement in support of multi-program procurement, as well as shipyard manufactured items continuous production. These efforts are aimed at ensuring a robust supply chain and manufacturing capability to support the construction and outfitting of multiple submarines within the COLUMBIA Class.