Supply & Logistics
Supply Chain Logistics
Warehouse operations, quality-control inspections, kitting, and secured storage backed by 50,000+ sqft of dedicated space.
What We Deliver
The Kīnā'ole Family of Companies offers a broad range of exceptional end-to-end supply chain logistics services dedicated to helping clients solve the complex challenges created by today's rapidly changing global business environment. We leverage our expertise, experience, and cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions — long-term results that let our clients focus on their core business areas.
50,000+
sqft of dedicated, secured storage
Kīnā'ole has the qualified personnel, trusted subcontractor relationships, safety culture, and executive oversight to provide outstanding supply chain and logistics support to our clients.
Capabilities
End-to-end execution under one roof.
- Shipping, Receiving & Warehouse O&M
- Quality Control Inspections & Audits
- Data Input & Validation
- Kitting & Processing
- Secured Storage Facility
- Over 50,000 sqft of Dedicated Space
- On-Site Project Management
- Direct Vendor Relations
Contracting With Kīnā'ole
As an NHO-owned, SBA-certified 8(a) participant, Kīnā'ole offers rapid, cost-effective contracting through direct awards.
Kīnā'ole companies are eligible for sole-source awards in accordance with FAR 6.103-5(e) and FAR Part 19, with no Justification and Approval (J&A) required for awards under $30 million. This lets our customers procure services rapidly, at fair and reasonable prices, and with fewer uncertainties than the competitive bidding process.
Minimum days to contract award
The NHO 8(a) direct-award process can accelerate the procurement cycle by as much as 120 days versus traditional methods — reducing cost, reducing protest risk, and letting projects begin sooner.
Benefits of contracting with Kīnā'ole
- Authorized for direct awards under $30M with no Justification & Approval per FAR 6.103-5(e), as outlined in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), February 2026.
- Eligibility for 8(a) sole-source or competitive awards is not subject to protest [13 CFR 124.517(a)].
- Exemption from competitive bid limitations on DoD contracts.
- Eligibility for incentive payments up to 5% of total contract value on DoD contracts (DFARS 252.226-7001).
- Earn credit toward socially and economically disadvantaged business goals.
The NHO 8(a) direct-award process
- 1Customer requirements, timeline, and costs are identified and a SOW is developed.
- 2Contracting Officer contacts SBA for acceptance of the NHO 8(a) sole source.
- 3RFP is prepared and issued to the Kīnā'ole company as an NHO 8(a).
- 4Kīnā'ole company submits a proposal to the Contracting Officer in response to the RFP.
- 5Contract is negotiated and awarded to the Kīnā'ole company, and work performance begins.
Contact Kīnā'ole
Talk to the people who do the work.
Direct Business Inquiries
Leon F. De Souza
Direct Business Inquiries
Jessica Matthews
Direct Business Inquiries
Area Operations Managers
Kurt Gates
Area Operations ManagerCONUS
Steve Chan, P.E.
Area Operations ManagerHawaii
John Mafnas
Area Operations ManagerGuam
Public relations requests: PR@kinaole.com
Ready to deliver supply & logistics on your next mission?
Native 8(a) sole-source eligibility means faster acquisition and reduced project risk.