Additive Manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing (LPBF and DED/WAAM) of ship components for new construction and modernization of ships.
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Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing & Federal Defense Solutions
Delivering agile, mission-critical advanced manufacturing capabilities to the U.S. Federal Government and the Department of War. Leadership with 20+ years of federal contracting experience.
NAICS 336611Ship Building and Repairing
100% NHO-OwnedNative Hawaiian Organization–owned small business
SBA 8(a) CertificationIn process
20+
Years of leadership federal contracting experience
336611
NAICS · Ship Building and Repairing
100%
NHO · Native Hawaiian Organization–owned small business
Lines of Business
Core Capabilities
From the powder bed to the pier, we build and qualify the parts that keep federal assets mission-ready, and we manage the programs that deliver them.
Modular Ship Design
Modular ship design for new construction and modernization of ships.
Explore →Defense Supply Chain Resilience
On-demand additive manufacturing that reduces lead times for critical-path federal projects.
Explore →Program Management & Engineering Support
Turnkey execution, quality assurance, and compliance for large-scale federal acquisitions.
Explore →Naval Additive Manufacturing
Long-Lead Components We Are Qualifying
Five long-lead component families we are qualifying for naval programs, in nickel-aluminum bronze, titanium, Monel, and copper-nickel.
NHO Advantage & Responsibility
Purpose-Driven Contracting: The NHO Advantage
Contracting with Kanaka Imua returns value to the Native Hawaiian community of Molokaʻi.
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Contracting Pathway
SBA 8(a) certification — in process. On certification, eligible for direct sole-source 8(a) awards under 13 CFR Part 124.
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Enterprise Mission & Community Responsibility
Owned by Kanaka Kauila. Profits directly support community development, economic self-sufficiency, education, and sustainable infrastructure for the Native Hawaiian community on Molokaʻi. Learn about Kanaka Kauila’s programs →
Federal Markets
Serving the Federal Mission
We serve the Department of War and its commands, the U.S. Coast Guard, and federal civilian agencies across energy, transportation, homeland security, veterans affairs, agriculture, space, and nuclear regulation.
Display of agency seals does not imply endorsement.
CAGE Code
9W4F0
UEI (SAM.gov)
PZQJGNFJVA28
Primary NAICS
336611
Secondary NAICS
332710 · 541715 · 541330
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About Kanaka Imua
Kanaka Imua means “people moving forward.” We are a Native Hawaiian Organization–owned small business that delivers advanced manufacturing and program execution to the federal government.
Who We Are
Built on 20+ Years of Federal Contracting Leadership
Kanaka Imua LLC is wholly owned by Kanaka Kauila, a Native Hawaiian Organization serving the people of Molokaʻi. Our leadership team brings more than two decades of experience executing federal contracts for the Department of War and civilian agencies.
We pair that contracting discipline with two core competencies, additive manufacturing and modular ship design for new construction and modernization of ships, to give agencies faster access to parts and programs that would otherwise take months to source.
Every contract we perform supports our parent organization. Profits directly support community development, economic self-sufficiency, education, and sustainable infrastructure for the Native Hawaiian community on Molokaʻi. Learn about Kanaka Kauila’s programs →
Our Values
How We Work
Kuleana
Responsibility
We own outcomes for our customers, our workforce, and the community our profits serve.
Imua
Move forward
We adopt the manufacturing and engineering methods that put mission readiness ahead of schedule.
Lōkahi
Unity
We work as one team with agency program offices, prime partners, and our parent NHO.
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Our Capabilities
Additive manufacturing and modular ship design for new construction and modernization.
Additive Manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing of ship components for new construction and modernization of ships.
- Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
- Directed energy deposition / wire arc additive manufacturing (DED/WAAM)
- New construction of ships
- Modernization of ships
Modular Ship Design
Modular ship design for new construction and modernization of ships.
- New construction of ships
- Modernization of ships
Defense Supply Chain Resilience
On-demand additive manufacturing that shortens lead times for critical-path federal projects and replaces single-source or out-of-production parts.
- Digital parts inventory
- Point-of-need production
- Obsolescence mitigation
- Domestic sourcing
Program Management & Engineering Support
Turnkey execution, quality assurance, and compliance for large-scale federal acquisitions, from kickoff to closeout.
- Program and project management
- Quality assurance and inspection
- FAR/DFARS compliance
- Engineering and technical services
Component Portfolio
NAVSEA Materials & Standards
Five long-lead component families we are qualifying for naval programs, the NAVSEA standards that govern them, and the chemical composition of each primary alloy.
Fleet Applicability
Where These Components Serve
These component types appear across nearly every class of modern naval combatant, auxiliary logistics ship, and commercial merchant vessel.
U.S. Navy Combatants
Insertion during overhauls and availabilities.
Aircraft Carriers
CVN-78 Ford · CVN-68 Nimitz
Hydraulic valve manifolds for elevators and catapults, titanium heat exchanger cores.
Destroyers & Cruisers
Arleigh Burke · Zumwalt · Ticonderoga
WAAM propeller and controllable-pitch blades, gas turbine cooling heat exchanger headers, AEGIS radar cooling pump impellers.
Amphibious Warfare Ships
LHA-6 · LHD-1 · LPD-17 · LSD
Hydraulic elevator control manifolds, high-volume ballast pump impellers, shaft line bearing assemblies.
Frigates & Small Combatants
FFG-62 Constellation · LCS
Waterjet impellers and deflector assemblies, compact titanium heat exchangers, propulsion valves.
Military Sealift Command
Commercial marine standards blended with naval requirements.
Oilers & Dry Cargo
T-AO 187 Kaiser · T-AO 205 John Lewis · T-AKE
Liquid cargo transfer manifolds, high-flow fuel and water pump impellers, main propulsion shaft bearings.
Strategic Sealift / Ro-Ro
Watson · Bob Hope LMSR
Main engine seawater heat exchangers, steering gear hydraulic manifolds, stern tube bushes.
Special Mission & Hospital
T-AH 19 Mercy · T-AH 20 Comfort · AS-39/40
Desalination pump impellers, auxiliary diesel generator heat exchangers, repair-deck replacement parts.
Commercial & Merchant Marine
ABS, DNV, and Lloyd’s Register classed vessels.
Container Ships
ULCV · Triple-E · Megamax-24
Slow-speed diesel cooling heat exchangers, main engine oil pump impellers, bow thruster blades.
Tankers & LNG Carriers
VLCC · Suezmax · Aframax · Membrane LNG
Cryogenic and corrosive-service valve manifolds, ballast and cargo discharge pump impellers.
Bulk Carriers
Capesize · Panamax · Handymax
Hatch cover hydraulic manifolds, deck winch gear housings, stern tube bearing bushes.
Cruise Ships & Ferries
Oasis · Icon · Ro-Pax
Podded propulsion blades and bearings, HVAC heat exchanger headers, greywater pump impellers.
Compatibility Summary
Where These Component Types Are Used
| Component | Military (Navy / MSC) | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Manifolds | Elevator systems (CVN/LHD), steering gear (DDG/T-AO), crane systems (T-AKE) | Hatch covers (bulkers), steering gear (ULCVs) |
| Propeller / Thruster Blades | Main propulsion (DDG/CG), auxiliary thrusters (LPD/T-AKE) | Podded drives (cruise ships), bow thrusters (LNG/container ships), tugboats |
| Pump Impellers | Seawater firemain, ballast systems | Cargo discharge pumps (tankers), ballast water treatment, engine cooling |
| Bearing Housings | Surface ship stern tube lines, strut bearings | Main drive shaft lines, rudder stock bearings, thruster shafts |
| Heat Exchangers | AEGIS radar cooling, combat systems | Main engine charge air coolers, refrigerated container (reefer) plants |
Production Workflow
Model to Mission
How a part moves through our additive manufacturing process.
Stage 1
Digital Model
Capture or reverse-engineer the part and optimize it for additive production.
Stage 2
Build
Print in metal by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM).
Stage 3
Finish
Heat treat, machine to tolerance, and apply surface finishing.
Stage 4
Qualify & Deliver
Inspect, document, and deliver to the customer with full traceability.
Home / NHO Advantage
Purpose-Driven Contracting: The NHO Advantage
How agencies can work with Kanaka Imua LLC, and the community responsibility that comes with every contract.
Benefits for Agencies
Contracting Pathway. Community Impact.
Parent NHO
Kanaka Imua LLC is wholly owned by Kanaka Kauila (kanakakauila.org).
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Contracting Pathway
SBA 8(a) certification — in process. On certification, eligible for direct sole-source 8(a) awards under 13 CFR Part 124.
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Enterprise Mission & Community Responsibility
Profits directly support community development, economic self-sufficiency, education, and sustainable infrastructure for the Native Hawaiian community on Molokaʻi. Learn about Kanaka Kauila’s programs →
Contracting Pathway
SBA 8(a) certification — in process
Kanaka Imua LLC, a Native Hawaiian Organization–owned firm, has applied for SBA 8(a) Business Development certification. On certification, Kanaka Imua will be eligible for direct sole-source 8(a) awards under 13 CFR Part 124, giving agencies a fast, compliant path to award. Contact us to plan upcoming requirements.
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Customers & Contracts
Procurement data for agencies and prime partners.
Procurement Data
Doing Business With Us
| Identifier | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name | Kanaka Imua LLC | Wholly owned by Kanaka Kauila |
| CAGE Code | 9W4F0 | Commercial and Government Entity code |
| UEI | PZQJGNFJVA28 | Unique Entity ID, SAM.gov |
| Primary NAICS | 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing |
| Small business program | SBA 8(a) certification — in process | On certification, eligible for direct sole-source 8(a) awards under 13 CFR Part 124 |
| Business type | Native Hawaiian Organization–owned small business | 100% owned by Kanaka Kauila |
Federal Markets
Federal Markets We Serve
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Contact
Kanaka Imua LLC · aloha@imuallc.com · (808) 859-6400 · Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi
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aloha@imuallc.com
(808) 859-6400
Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi