Current Opportunities

The Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot Program has been developed by the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) to streamline and accelerate the qualification of Australian suppliers into the US Submarine Industrial Base (SIB), in support of the AUKUS Pillar I Optimal Pathway and Trilateral Submarine Industrial Base (TSIB) outcomes.

The objective of the Program is to deliver Supplier Qualification Services and Product Qualification Services to enable Australian suppliers to enter the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Supply Chain, enabling them to compete for NNS Supply Chain opportunities across both submarine and aircraft carrier programs.

The Contractor makes no representation that any of the Suppliers will be offered any purchase order or other form of contract by NNS or any other party in connection with the products of the Suppliers that relate to the Services being provided under this Contract or otherwise.

The Program is intended to work in parallel with the ASA’s DIVQ Program, which can be viewed here: https://npsprogram.icn.org.au/

H&B Defence, a joint venture between HII and Babcock, is seeking supplier expressions of interest (EOIs) for seven Work Packages, staged in shortlisting rounds throughout the two-year duration of the program. Suppliers with other potentially relevant capabilities can submit an EOI under Work Package 8 (Unspecified / Open Entry), as a decision may be made in the future to release additional work package categories.

H&B Defence is shortlisting suitable suppliers for the first two Work Packages, Castings and Forgings and Precision Machining, in May 2025.

To be considered in the first round of shortlisting for Castings and Forgings and Precision Machining, please submit your EOI no later than Wednesday 30 April 2025.

EOIs submitted after this date may still be considered in future shortlisting rounds. All applicants will receive regular progress updates regarding the status of their EOI.

Supplier uplift grant funding opportunities may be available to AUSSQ program participants, including the Australian Government’s Defence Industry Development Grant Program. More information can be found here: https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/resources-support/industry-grants

ICN Gateway: https://gateway.icn.org.au/projects/14689

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems are incorporated within a broad range of applications, including military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, defense systems, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical equipment.

Some of the core products and services delivered by Moog include, but are not limited to:

• Actuators and Servo Actuators
• Digital Airfield Solutions
• Engine Controls
• Flight Controls
• Motors and Servomotors
• Propulfion
• Servo Valves and Proportional Valves
• Slip Rings
• Spacecraft Buses and Tugs
• Turreted Weapons Systems

Opportunities for Industry

Moog is currently pursuing a range of opportunities that will require a significant increase in Moog’s Australian manufacturing and supply chain footprint.

In addition, Moog has recently joined the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program, which is a key export initiative that provides Australian companies with opportunities in the international supply chains of defence primes. This program plays a critical role in building the international capability of Australian organisations through opening new market prospects and increasing participation in global supply chains.

Moog’s Global Supply Chain Program has been established with the core focus of providing opportunities for Australian suppliers to bid on Moog contracts globally.

Specific Capability Sought

Moog has identified a number of key capabilities of immediate interest. These are listed on ICN Gateway, however, it should be noted that the lists is not exhaustive and will regularly be updated.

How can you get involved?

Moog invites suppliers to submit expressions through this portal, outlining core capabilities and certifications. A member of Moog Australia’s Supply Chain or Moog’s Global Supply Chain team will then contact you to further discuss your capabilities.

• Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com.
• Additional information about Moog’s Defense Division can be found at www.moog.com/defense.
• Additional information about Moog Australia can be found at www.moog.com.au.

How to register an Expression of Interest (EOI)

• To submit an EOI, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
• The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complementing a company’s existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.