Columbia-class supplier resilience

Sen. Susan Collins · SAC-D · Due 2026-07-09

Question

Summarize any Columbia-class second-source qualification actions completed in FY2026 to reduce supplier concentration risk.

Intake

Channel

Staff email

Requester

Adaline Krause

adaline.krause@krause.senate.demo

Received

2026-06-25

SSIC

5216

OPR

N83

OCR

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**Recommended informal reply — RFI-2027-1008**

Sen. Susan Collins's office asked about columbia-class supplier resilience.

The Navy tracks this issue through current guidance and program-of-record reporting, and is prepared to provide the requested detail at the working level. Key points:

- Current status and trend, with the most recent reporting period cited.
- Actions underway to address the concern raised.
- Offer of a staff-level follow-up brief if the office wants more depth.

Suggested response by 2026-07-09. Recommend release after OCR concurrence. Figures are illustrative and UNCLASSIFIED.

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No downward data calls opened. Use this when Navy equity requires input from a subordinate/supporting command (CNSP, CNAF, NAVSEA PEO Ships, NAVSUP, CNIC, MSC, NAVFAC).

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