The largest contract, valued at $1.285 billion, supports procurement of long-lead materials for the program. BWXT said the agreement covers fiscal year 2026 and represents the first of five annual task-order awards available through 2030.
A second contract worth $165 million covers procurement of reactor system components and manufacturing work for the Ford-class aircraft carrier program. The manufacturing work will be carried out at BWXT facilities in Barberton, Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Indiana.
“We have no higher calling at BWXT than delivering these nuclear reactor systems for the men and women of the U.S. Navy,” said Gary Camper, president of BWXT Nuclear Operations Group.
“Every component we deliver reflects a disciplined commitment to safety, integrity and precision, ensuring the Navy’s submarines and carriers can operate confidently around the world, protecting our nation with unmatched reliability,” he added.
BWXT said it has supported the U.S. Navy’s nuclear propulsion programs for more than 70 years. The company stated that submarines and aircraft carriers equipped with BWXT-manufactured components have collectively operated for millions of miles.
According to the company, BWXT has delivered more than 420 nuclear reactor cores to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The company also highlighted recent deliveries linked to the Ford-class aircraft carrier programme.
During the last six months, BWXT shipped four large Ford-class steam generators from its Mount Vernon facility to shipyards in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The components are intended for the future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN 81).
