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Army Watercraft Esp
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $30.6M
- FY26
- $57.3M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $58.0M | $47.9M | $30.6M | ||
| Enacted | – | $47.9M | $30.6M | $55.5M | |
| Request | – | – | $30.6M | $55.5M | $57.3M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — Army Watercraft Esp
WATERCRAFT CAPABILITY: The Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) by providing the Combatant Commander with a Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) organic waterborne lift capability that can provide Dispersed Logistics to move and maneuver tailored forces, combat ready troops, platforms, equipment, and supply bulk fuel and water across the full spectrum of operations. AWS mitigates anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) threats by providing access to shallow coastal waters, rivers, in narrow inland waterways in support of dispersed force elements in austere environments and where mature ports or road networks are unavailable. All modernization efforts are critical enablers for the success Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS) and continued fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission. ESP FUNDING: The Army Watercraft Extended Service Program (ESP) budget line funds the Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) and Modernized Integrated Bridge System (MIBS) efforts across the Army Watercraft Systems portfolio. SLEP and MIBS efforts will significantly improve fleet age, operational readiness, configuration control and overall fleet management issues that challenge the fleet today. The Army Watercraft ESP funds three primary modernization efforts: the Landing Craft Utility 2000 (LCU) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), the Modular Causeway System (MCS) SLEP, and the Modernized Integrated Bridge System (MIBS) as well as operational modifications necessary to improve readiness and maintainability of legacy watercraft. Timing of watercraft modernization is critical to overall AWS Transformation Strategy in conjunction with INDOPACOM force structure and stationing considerations. The SLEP and MIBS efforts will improve operational readiness, configuration control and overall fleet management issues that challenge the fleet today. Each modernization effort has a different unit cost due to the varying complexity of the modernization package. SLEP and OCCM Interdependencies: SLEP efforts, funded with the Other Procurement, Army (OPA) appropriation, occur in coordination with each vessel's planned On-Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) sustainment maintenance, funded with Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) appropriation, requires alignment of two funding types. Application of the SLEP packages occurs in a shipyard during the vessel's planned OCCM to save the Army a significant amount of money while limiting unit disruptions. MIBS refresh and installation are funded with the Other Procurement, Army (OPA) appropriation. Installations are accomplished pier-side at the vessel stationing location by mobile installation teams. MIBS applications pier-side limits unit disruptions and allows for complete installation of MIBS onto 25 vessels in a 2-year period, without moving vessels to a shipyard. MODERNIZATION: SLEP and MIBS efforts will significantly improve fleet age, configuration management, safety of operations, Army Mariner training, part availability, operational readiness, and allow for interoperability which is critical to the success of the Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS) and continued fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission. LCU SLEP: The LCU 2000 provides intra-theater movement of tailored forces, combat ready troops, platforms, equipment, and supply bulk fuel and water across the full spectrum of operations; to include containerized, break-bulk, and roll-on roll-off (RO/RO) cargo. The vessel is ideally suited for the discharge and back load of sea lift; the shallow draft, bow ramp, and associated systems providing for beaching and extraction. The vessel supports Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS), seaport opening, and delivers combat configured elements or sustainment cargo during all phases of the campaign. The LCU 2000 was originally designed for a 25-year Economic Useful Life (EUL) and the fleet was fielded in 1990-1992 (30-32 years of age as of 2020). LCU SLEP extends the Economic Useful Life (EUL) of the LCU 2000 until the Army can afford to procure a suitable replacement vessel while also meeting the extended EUL of 40 years as detailed in the Revision of Equipment Economic Useful Life Commodity Matrix-Guide to EUL for Cost Estimating memorandum, dated 20 December 2019. The LCU SLEP package includes application of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and modifications, such as engine repower, power generation, force protection, habitability, and critical system configuration reset. The LCU SLEP effort is broken into two phases; Phase I results in the delivery of 3 production vessels, Technical Data Package (TDP), upgraded maritime training systems, and authenticated technical manuals. MCS SLEP: The Modular Causeway System (MCS) is a critical force enabler that enables the Army to expedite and increase throughput when executing JLOTS and other movement and maneuver of tailored forces, troops, platforms, equipment, and supply bulk fuel and water across the full spectrum of operations. The single MCS set is comprised of 10 total systems; 6 Modular Warping Tugs (MWT), 1 Causeway Ferry (CF), 2 Roll-On Roll-Off Discharge Facilities (RRDF), and 1 Floating Causeway (FC). Specifically, the MWT is used to assist in the assembly, movement, and positioning of MCS and the CF is used to transfer containers from containerships directly to the beach. The MCS was originally designed for a 15-year EUL and the fleet was fielded in 2004 (15 years of age as of 2020). MCS SLEP extends the EUL of the Modular Warping Tug (MWT) and Causeway Ferry (CF) systems until the Army can procure a suitable replacement system while also meeting the extended EUL of 40 years as detailed in the Revision of Equipment Economic Useful Life Commodity Matrix-Guide to EUL for Cost Estimating memorandum, dated 20 December 2019. The MCS SLEP package includes application of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and modifications, such as engine repower, winch repower, and electrical system upgrades. The MCS TDP and first prototype vessel were developed using AWS RDT&E funding with full government rights to enable the execution of a "build to print" strategy for 20 production vessels, 17 MWT and 3 CF, on the Watercraft MATO contract. MIBS: The Modernized Integrated Bridge System addresses the Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) and LCU communication suites' significant obsolescence, readiness, and interoperability challenges due to deferred modernization investments for higher Army priorities over time. Interoperability is the largest capability gap with today's LSV and LCU communications suites. MIBS extends the EUL of the LSV and LCU systems by applying a technology refresh to the communication suites to ensure safety of operation, joint interoperability and improve operational readiness. MIBS package includes application of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and modifications to reset the baseline configuration for both the LSV and LCU communication suites. MIBS results in the delivery of the TDP w/ full government rights, technology refresh installation on 8 LSV and 17 LCUs (25 total), upgraded maritime training systems, and authenticated technical manuals. Delivery of the LCU TDP with full government rights enables execution of "build to print" pier side installation strategy for all 25 vessels (8 LSV and 17 LCU). Since maritime communications technology changes rapidly, IAW EXORD 022-21, MIBS technology refreshes are planned in 4-year cycles broken into 2 years for development and 2 years for installation on 25 vessels.
Justification
Justification — Army Watercraft Esp
FY 2026 Base procurement dollars in the amount of $57.342 million supports the procurement of 2 Landing Craft Utility 2000 (LCU-2000) SLEP vessels, 2 Modular Causeway Systems (MCS) SLEP vessels, and supports the procurement for refresh and application of an upgraded Modernized Integrated Bridge Systems (MIBS). Funding also supports Government Program Management required to oversee contractor production operations that include Quality Process Management, Program Management Reviews, and engineer activities resulting from engineering change actions, waivers or deviations identified during SLEP production and fielding as well as MIBS refresh and installations. LCU Army Acquisition Objective: 17, LSV Army Acquisition Objective: 8, MCS Army Acquisition Objective: Of the total systems 30, 21 vessels will be SLEP.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Procurement, Army | A | FY24 Actuals | $30.6M |
| Other Procurement, Army | A | FY25 Enacted | $55.5M |
| Other Procurement, Army | A | FY26 Disc. Request | $57.3M |
| Other Procurement, Army | A | FY26 Total | $57.3M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $287.0M | $30.6M | $55.5M | $57.3M | $57.3M |
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Awards
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Lobbying Mentions
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