Kali L Ushijima

Kali Ushijima serves as a Contract Specialist at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex industrial and technical contracts, she specializes in ship repair, mechanical overhaul, and infrastructure support acquisitions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s readiness objectives. Her portfolio encompasses high-stakes, technically demanding procurements requiring deep coordination with engineering and logistics teams to ensure compliance with naval standards and defense acquisition regulations. Ushijima maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These partnerships reflect a focus on long-term, performance-based contracts for heavy machinery, propulsion systems, and industrial maintenance services. She consistently engages with vendors possessing specialized naval shipyard experience, emphasizing technical capability, quality assurance, and timely delivery in high-reliability environments. While the majority of her acquisitions—approximately 90%—are conducted under open competition, Ushijima demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with roughly 10% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing mission efficacy while actively fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811219 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with additional activity in computer systems design and site preparation services. Ushijima’s expertise lies in procuring precision maintenance, mechanical system refurbishment, and integrated industrial support solutions critical to naval vessel availability and operational readiness.