Under the terms of the modification, Electric Boat will perform Concept Formulation (CONFORM) studies in a wide range of technology areas including manufacturability, maintainability, survivability, hydrodynamics, acoustics and materials. Electric Boat also will conduct R&D in additional areas including manning, hull integrity, performance, ship control, logistics, weapons handling and safety. The contract being modified was initially awarded in November 2006 and has a total value to date of approximately $71.7 million and a total potential value of $78.5 million.
