Cayuse Holdings subsidiary wins $249M Navy ship-repair contract
Published 1:56 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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HONOLULU — A subsidiary of Cayuse Holdings won a contract worth $249 million for general ship repair of Military Sealift Command vessels in Guam.
Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian-owned economic enterprise of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The U.S. Defense Department on Aug. 12 announced it awarded the repair contract to Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC.
The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is a rolling admission to a multiple-award contract, according to the Defense Department notice. The Navy obligated a $3,500 minimum guarantee at the time of award; additional funding will depend on delivery orders. The upper limit of the contract is $249 million.
Cayuse Holdings in an announcement said the contract extends its work in Guam, including operational leadership of two ships. Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans will work with MARUNDA Defense Services Limited, a partner with institutional knowledge and extensive experience.
“This award reflects our ongoing dedication to Guam and the vital missions conducted there,” according to Michelle Ponce, managing director of Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans. “Our team’s experience, past performance, and deep familiarity with operations in the region enable us to deliver reliable, high-quality support.”
