Ship Alteration Installation (AIT)
With CDI's extensive expertise and capability in Naval Engineering relative to
ship modernization and alteration; providing Alteration Installation Team (AIT)
Support Services was a logical expansion of our solutions and services offerings
to our Naval Customers. CDI AIT Teams specialize in First-Time Alterations,
Prototype Alterations and Waterborne (Pier-Side) Alteration installation and support.
CDI AIT Teams offer expertise in the installation and support of special mission
systems, trouble-shooting and emergency repair of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical
systems and equipment for small boats and combatant craft. CDI AIT Teams have
extensive experience in supporting Navy Planning Yards, Regional Maintenance Centers,
and In-service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) in planning, coordinating and accomplishing
AIT requirements. CDI ATI Teams are very experienced with the NAVSEA SHIPMAIN and
Regional Maintenance Center's REMCO Processes.
CDI's Quality Management Program has been approved by NAVSEA Systems Command for AIT
Support. This comprehensive Management Program addresses all aspects of AIT, including
planning, coordination, purchasing, material control and security and safety. CDI AIT
Teams have supported both CONUS and OCONUS installations. CDI AIT Teams are very mobile
and have performed AIT installations pier-side, at shipyards, and at the CDI full-service
Industrial Facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This facility is used to support repairs,
installations, and alterations of small boats and combatant craft, warehouse and pre-stage
equipment and material and for pre-fab and kitting installation packages. In addition to
this Industrial Facility, CDI has office locations in all major Naval Seaports, which are
capable of supporting AIT requirements.
CDI AIT Teams are supported by a very experienced team of Material Procurement Specialists.
CDI utilizes a time-tested and very comprehensive Material Procurement Systems (MPS) that
has been approved by NAVSEA Systems Command. The CDI Procurement Systems has provisions to
assure all material and equipment is purchased in accordance with all applicable FAR and
DFAR requirements for the selection, purchase, receipt, inventory, storage, and disposition
of material. A summary of CDI's AIT capabilities are outlined below:
- »Management Assistance and Technical Oversight
- »Pre-planning and Installation Coordination
- »On-site Technical Liaison
- »Material Take-off and Ordering
- »Project Pre-staging and Kitting Support
- »Project Pre-fabrication and Assembly
- »System Operation and Testing
- »System QA Inspection and Check-out