AUSTRALIA · TENDER
Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) Program for the VIRGINIA-class Submarine (VCS)
ASC Pty Ltd is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from sovereign Australian businesses to join its supply chain for the Collins Class Submarine Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and support for U.S. shipbuilders in the VCS supply chain. The project aims to identify high-quality vendors capable of providing marine-environment products and services, in…
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Key facts
- Buyer
- ASC PTY LTD
- Buyer address
- Osborne, SA and Henderson, WA
- Status
- Open
- Opened
- 12 Mar 2026
- Closing
- 18 Dec 2026
- Categories
- Defence, Marine Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Consulting Services
Summary and scope
ASC is collaborating with U.S. shipbuilders to qualify Australian vendors for participation in the VCS supply chain. ASC is seeking high quality Australian businesses capable of providing products suited to marine environments, with a strong preference on aligning to the strategic priority of building Australian capabilities in support of Nuclear-Powered Submarines. In parallel to previous waves that have been listed for expression of interest, ASC is also seeking general submissions from sovereign Australian businesses whose capabilities can support U.S. shipbuilders and contribute to the sustainment of VCS for ASC. These capabilities may include chemical reagents, shoreside services, shore power tools, consulting services, spares and repairs, consumables and contingent labour.
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