Strategic Platform Support Equip

The Strategic Platform Support Equipment program, managed by the Navy, focuses on procuring and installing tactical Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) equipment. This initiative is crucial for maintaining and modernizing OHIO Class submarines and associated shore support facilities such as the TRIDENT Refit Facility, Navy Intermediate Maintenance Facility, and TRIDENT Training Facility. The program aims to enhance safety, reliability, and operational capabilities through modernization efforts that address obsolescence and interoperability issues.

A key objective is to support the Obsolete Equipment Replacement Program. This involves replacing outdated hardware and software on TRIDENT Class submarines with newer technology to ensure continued operational effectiveness. The program also emphasizes using Commercial-Off-The-Shelf technology where feasible, aiming to reduce maintenance costs while meeting technical requirements. Integrated system-level testing and certification are conducted to ensure that any changes made to the TRIDENT Combat systems are fully functional upon installation.

The program includes specific projects such as the Strategic Weapon Support Systems Sustainability initiative, which focuses on modernizing components of OHIO Class submarines with COLUMBIA Class technology. This effort aims to mitigate unexpected obsolescence issues and establish a common equipment baseline for the fleet's service life. Another significant aspect is the modernization of Emergency Diesel Generators, which includes developing new control systems and creating a rotatable pool of parts to reduce downtime during maintenance periods.

Furthermore, the program addresses critical safety vulnerabilities through initiatives like the Missile Compartment Thermal Event project. This project involves engineering alterations to prevent, detect, contain, suppress, and extinguish fires in strategic assets. The Heat and Smoke Detection Annunciator Network modernization is another safety-focused effort designed to improve fire detection capabilities in low-manning conditions. These projects collectively aim to enhance the safety and operational readiness of strategic naval platforms.