Lord's certification to Congress for Block V Virginia-class subs

Pentagon acquisition executive Ellen Lord sent to lawmakers in October a memorandum certifying the Navy's Block V Virginia-class submarine contract.

The document highlights the savings estimate by the director of the cost assessment and program evaluation office and shortfalls in future budgets the Navy expects to face while buying the subs. The memo was sent to multiple lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations committees.

Inside Defense obtained a copy of Lord's certification through the Freedom of Information Act.