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- By Tribal Business News Staff
- Native Contracting
Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC has secured a place on a $249 million U.S. Navy contract vehicle for ship repairs in Guam, giving the tribally owned company an opportunity to compete for work supporting Military Sealift Command vessels.
The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is a rolling admission to a multiple-award contract, according to an Aug. 12 Defense Department notice. The $249 million figure is the vehicle’s ceiling, not funding committed to Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans. The Navy obligated a $3,500 minimum guarantee at award; additional funding will be assigned through delivery orders.
Work will be performed in Guam. The vehicle has a five-year ordering period, although the government notice lists November 2027 as the expected completion date. The HUBZone set-aside drew two proposals.
Cayuse said the award extends its existing work in Guam, where it has provided operational leadership for two ships. The company will work with MARUNDA Defense Services Ltd., which Cayuse identified as a partner with experience in the region.
Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans is part of Cayuse Holdings, an economic enterprise wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The Oregon-based parent operates 12 subsidiaries and four joint ventures serving government, commercial and tribal clients.
Michelle Ponce, managing director of Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans, said the company’s experience in Guam positions it to continue supporting military operations.
