MARCH 19, 2013 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded an $18,006,165 modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) to exercise an option for DDG 1000 class services. This modification provides additional class services associated with the detail design and construction of DDG 1000 class ships. This work will provide technical and industrial engineering in the interpretation and application of the detail design to support construction and the maintenance of the ship design. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by September 2013. Fiscal 2013 Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy funding in the amount of $18,006,165 will be obligated at time of award. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.