FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER REPORT.

SEC. 126. FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER REPORT. Not later than February 1, 2010, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effects of using a five-year interval for the construction of Ford-class aircraft carriers. The report shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of the effects of such five-year interval on the following:(1) With respect to the supplier base—(A) the viability of the base, including suppliers exiting the market or other potential reductions in competition; and(B) cost increases to the Ford-class aircraft carrier program.(2) Training of individuals in trades related to ship construction.(3) Loss of expertise associated with ship construction.(4) The costs of—(A) any additional technical support or production planning associated with the start of construction;(B) material and labor;(C) overhead; and(D) other ship construction programs, including the costs of existing and future contracts.123 STAT. 2217