VIRGINIA Class (VACL) Spares and Repair parts

The VIRGINIA Class (VACL) Spares and Repair Parts program is designed to address challenges in maintaining the operational readiness of VIRGINIA Class submarines. The primary goal is to ensure timely procurement of necessary materials for maintenance availabilities, such as Extended Dry-Dock Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) and Depot Maintenance Period (DMP). This effort is crucial for enabling shipyards to commence repairs on schedule and complete them efficiently, minimizing delays in submarine operations.

A significant objective of the program is to optimize supply chain capabilities to support the maintenance needs of these submarines. It aims to mitigate issues caused by long lead times for material procurement, which have historically delayed maintenance activities. By leveraging tools like the iForecast software and a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) process, the program seeks to forecast material requirements accurately and align resources with these needs. This proactive approach helps reduce the time lag between identifying material requirements and their availability.

The program also focuses on enhancing the overall material strategy for VIRGINIA Class submarines by aligning resources with execution requirements. This alignment is intended to improve material availability, thus supporting increased operational availability of submarines at a time when their strategic roles are critical. The initiative includes using sophisticated modeling techniques to understand the impact of late material deliveries on maintenance schedules, which has been identified as a key factor contributing to delays.

In FY25, the program supports these objectives by providing resources for material procurement that will benefit future maintenance availabilities scheduled for FY26 and FY27. This includes preparations for Block I & II Depot Maintenance Periods and Block III EDSRAs. By ensuring an adequate stockpile of materials and facilitating timely scheduling, the program aims to enhance fleet readiness and sustainment planning, ultimately contributing to improved operational capabilities of the submarine force.