B--Program planning and management, systems engineering, and analysis for Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) and the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program Office.

The contract pertains to program planning and management, systems engineering, and analysis services for the Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) and the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program Office. Naval Sea Systems Command plans to award a sole source contract to Anteon Corporation to maintain ongoing support efforts until a competitive procurement is completed. This interim contract will keep essential program functions operational as the Department of the Navy prepares for a competitive solicitation. The competitive solicitation will be conducted under the NAVSEA SeaPort program, with the presolicitation notice issued in February 2004, and the formal solicitation expected by July 2004. The anticipated award date for the new contract is December 1, 2004. This planned approach ensures continuity of support to critical Navy ship programs while transitioning to a competitive contract environment.