The Navy's Proposed Procurement of Oilers

In August 1976 the Navy awarded a $153 million contract to Avondale Shipyards, Inc., to construct two auxiliary oilers, and in January 1977 exercised an option for a third oiler at a cost of $63 million. By August 1977, 54 changes to the contract had been proposed, and Avondale had submitted proposals for changes exceeding $5 million.