The President has issued an Executive Order (EO) regarding “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting” signed 07 JAN 2026. This directive carries significant implications for the Maritime Industrial base, specifically regarding shipbuilding and ship repair operations. This directive establishes a new “Peace through Strength” standard for defense procurement, shifting the priority from investor returns to production speed, capacity and on-time delivery. While the EO emphasizes requirements for prime integrators and large-scale defense contractors, the language extends to the entire defense industrial base. Please review the attached guidance to assess potential impacts on your organization’s operational readiness and contractual obligations.
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PSSRA mission statement is “to meet the needs of our customers by the repair and modernization of Navy ships through a unified public/private partnership. The PSSRA serves the diversified needs of its members, including large and small ABR’s, AIT’s and shipyards, as well as industry related suppliers, subcontractors and professionals regarding issues, challenges and opportunities facing the ship repair industry in the region.
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