The U.S. Marine Corps has exercised options to extend a contract for the procurement of 40 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) and related support, contributing to the total contract value of $2.55 billion. Work on these vehicles will be distributed across five states, with completion expected by February 2026. The immediate funding of $211.48 million from the fiscal year 2024 procurement budget will be used for this contract extension.
  

Key Points: 

1. The contract for Amphibious Combat Vehicles has been expanded to include 40 additional ACVs, along with necessary support and testing equipment.
2. The contract work will be carried out in multiple locations across the United States, with the majority happening in York, Pennsylvania.
3. An amount of $211,477,415 from the fiscal year 2024 Marine Corps procurement funds has been allocated to this contract modification.
4. The expected completion of the work on this contract is February 2026.
5. The Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia, is overseeing the contract activities.