The GBS Group was awarded a contract supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Detachment (NSWCPD) Codes 544, 545, and 546.
On 21 January 2026, NSWCPD awarded The GBS Group a $50.1M contract over 5 years to support Codes 544, 545, and 546 covering engineering, technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and systems support for Steam, Auxiliary and Machinery Controls Automation. This support includes Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms, U.S. Navy ships and…
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The GBS Group was awarded a contract supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Detachment (NSWCPD) Code 242 for Submarine Quality Assurance Support services.
On 25 August 2025, NSWCPD awarded The GBS Group a $16.3M contract over 5 years to support Submarine QA Support services in Code 242. The award enables The GBS Group to expand its services to NSWCPD in this area with the help of our partnership with Orbis Sibro, Inc. This…
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The GBS Group was awarded a contract supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Detachment (NSWCPD) Codes 514.
On 31 July 2024, NSWCPD awarded The GBS Group a $27.7M contract over 5 years to support Code 514 providing full life cycle engineering for the control systems and information systems on multiple ship classes, and is most applicable to multi-platform Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS), LSD Damage Control System…
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The GBS Group was awarded a contract from the Military Sealift Command
In September 2025, The GBS Group was awarded a contract from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to design, build, install, and commission an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) along with various Pilot House Upgrades for the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). This award follows successful IBS design projects that GBS has completed…
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The GBS Group was recently awarded a prime contract supporting Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) for Wi-Fi and Networking services
The GBS Group was recently awarded a prime contract supporting Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) for Wi-Fi and Networking services. In December 2024, The GBS Group was awarded a five-year prime contract for HRT for Wi-Fi and Networking Services. HRT provides regional transportation services to the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport…
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The GBS Group was recently awarded two prime contracts supporting Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) C280 Combat Systems (Electronics) Division.
In August 2025, The GBS Group was awarded a five year prime contract for MARMC Code 282 (Navigation and IC) and Code 285 (Surface Search Radars). This is a recompete win for GBS. In September 2025, The GBS Group was also awarded a five year prime contract for MARMC Code…
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The GBS Group Expands Maritime Operations Into The Great Lakes Region
The GBS Group is expanding its maritime operations into the Great Lakes region. The Virginia Beach-based engineering firm has acquired Finn Marine LLC and hired the company’s founder and owner, Kevin G. Covell, to guide the company’s expansion plans. “Kevin’s impressive background and experience in all aspects of commercial and…
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Mackinaw Second Contract Award
On 07 August 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard awarded The GBS Group a contract to perform maintenance and support of the Integrated Power System (IPS) for the USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30). The contract covers a base year plus four option years and follows a previous 5 year contract that GBS…
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MERCY IBS Award
On 11 July 2023, The GBS Group was awarded a contract from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to design, build, install, and commission an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) along with various Pilot House Upgrades for the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). This award follows successful IBS design projects that GBS has…
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NOAA PA GA Dial Telephone Award
On 13 September 2023, The GBS Group was awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to design, build, install, and commission a new Public Address/ General Alarm (PA/GA), and Dial Telephone system for the Fisheries Research Ships Pisces, Oscar Dyson, Reuben Lasker, and Bell M. Shimada. …