The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) contributed nearly $1 billion in contract obligations during fiscal year 2024, providing a substantial economic boost to Southern Maryland. This financial influx supports local business and workforce development efforts, driven largely by the Navy’s $2.7 billion Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP), a multi-year initiative aimed at bolstering the military’s industrial base for wartime munitions and energetics needs.
NSWC IHD Contracts Department Head Renee Brown underscored the significance of the funding surge, noting that the division’s proactive strategies have allowed it to effectively manage the increased investment. “We haven’t seen this amount of funds flowing through Indian Head in over a decade,” Brown stated. “We positioned ourselves for success by developing an agile workforce, working closely with industry, and establishing strategic partnerships and contracts that meet mission needs.”
Over the course of the year, NSWC IHD more than tripled its contract allocations to Maryland-based companies, with Charles County businesses directly receiving over $95 million. This growth aligns with the Defense Department’s broader efforts to build a resilient industrial base capable of supporting current and future military requirements.
