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We are well positioned to serve that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moutafis said Fincantieri\u2019s Marinette Marine yard was primed to be a part of U.S. naval fleet expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have already got the facilities with about $800 million invested. We were upping our game to prepare for Small Surface Combatant production in Wisconsin. We have the workforce, about 3,000 strong,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy first priority is ensure stability in the yards today and make the most of the Landing Ship opportunity. But we will be ready to jump in,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Fincantieri gets to work building four U.S. Marine landing vessels, the Navy has issued a Request for Proposal for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the program and act as a buffer between the Navy and the yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Navy has said the VCM will be \u201cresponsible for managing the entire construction program, from the design phase through to vessel delivery and post-delivery support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey are aspiring to empower the VCM to make decisions on schedule, which is the key. They want quality construction fast,\u201d said Moutafis, adding, \u201cThe Navy will hand off the program to the VCM. 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