Machine Shops for Virginia-class Attack Submarine
Find AS9100 & ITAR certified machine shops qualified to supply components for the Virginia-class program.
Prime Contractor
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Production Location
Groton, CT and Newport News, VA
Status
2 boats per year (target)
Required Certs
AS9100D, ITAR
Program Overview
The Virginia-class (SSN-774) is the U.S. Navy's newest fast-attack submarine class, designed for littoral and open-ocean anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. With 23 boats delivered and production continuing through 2043, this program requires thousands of precision-machined components.
Key Partners
- General Dynamics Electric Boat
- HII Newport News Shipbuilding
Additional Prime Contractors
Machined Component Categories
Pressure Hull
Hull frames, bulkheads, and structural components
Propulsion System
Shaft, bearings, seals, and propulsion hardware
Valves & Piping
Seawater system valves, fittings, and high-pressure components
Weapons Systems
Torpedo tube components, launch system hardware
Primary Materials
Required Certifications
Preferred:
Special Requirements
- MIL-S-901 Shock qualification
- Nuclear quality assurance
- Security clearances required
- Corrosion-resistant material expertise
How to Become a Virginia-class Supplier
- 1
Obtain Required Certifications
AS9100D certification and ITAR registration are mandatory before pursuing program work.
- 2
Register in Supplier Portal
Register through General Dynamics Electric Boat's supplier portal and relevant procurement networks (e.g., Exostar).
- 3
Respond to RFQs
Monitor procurement opportunities and submit competitive quotes that demonstrate your capabilities and capacity.
- 4
Complete Qualification
Pass supplier qualification audits and first article inspections before receiving production orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are machined for Virginia-class submarines?
Primary materials include HY-80 and HY-100 high-yield steels for pressure hull components, Monel 400 and copper-nickel alloys for seawater systems, and various stainless and nickel alloys for valves and fittings.
What certifications are required for submarine suppliers?
ITAR registration and AS9100D are mandatory. Many components require nuclear quality assurance programs. Facility security clearances are often needed. NAVSEA approval may be required for certain components.
Where are Virginia-class submarines built?
Construction is split between General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut and HII Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. Suppliers may need to support both locations.
Need Virginia-class Suppliers?
Get matched with qualified machine shops that meet program requirements.
Get Personalized MatchesProgram Requirements
- Certifications
- 3 required
- Materials
- 6 types
- Component Categories
- 4
Prime Contractor
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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Qualified Machine Shops
AS9100 & ITAR certified manufacturers capable of Virginia-class program work
JAH Machine Inc.
Brea, CA
Springs Fabrication
Colorado Springs, CO
Allen Tool Phoenix
East Syracuse, NY
J&E Precision Tool, LLC
Southampton, MA
DUECK DEFENSE INC
PLACENTIA, CA
American Epoxy & Metal, Inc.
Yonkers, NY
M AEROSPACE RTC INC.
WEST LAKE HILLS, TX
FARRAR AEROSPACE, LLC
ONTARIO, CA
LANIC AEROSPACE LLC
Huntington Beach, CA