Items Less Than $5 Million

The "Items less than $5 Million" program within the Navy's procurement activities focuses on acquiring and installing various shipboard equipment essential for maintaining operational readiness and efficiency. This initiative encompasses a wide range of components, including machinery pumps, generators, ship propellers, shafts, air compressors, and steam propulsion items. The primary goal is to ensure that surface ships and aircraft carriers are equipped with up-to-date technology to enhance safety, reliability, and performance while reducing maintenance costs.

A significant aspect of this program is the Machinery Alteration (MACHALT) initiative, which aims to improve Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems on in-service surface ships. This involves deploying Ship Change Documents (SCDs) outside of Chief of Naval Operations availabilities through a comprehensive modernization process. The MACHALT program prioritizes mandatory safety upgrades and addresses obsolescence issues to maintain fleet readiness. Additionally, the program supports the installation of Low Pressure Air Compressor systems on DDG-51 class ships to enhance compressor air system reliability.

Another critical component is the Additive Manufacturing program designed to increase self-sufficiency by equipping Navy platforms with this technology. This initiative not only facilitates the production of parts on-demand but also includes training sailors to operate this equipment effectively. Furthermore, the Carrier Propulsion Plant Inspection program invests in advanced inspection tooling to ensure propulsion systems meet modern standards.

The CVN Cybersecurity effort focuses on enhancing the cyber defense capabilities of Nimitz Class carriers by developing and installing Ship Change Documents for Boundary Defense Capability, Situational Awareness, and Physical Security. This ensures compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements and improves overall network security. Additionally, the CVN 78 Class Modernization project supports various upgrades such as Dual Band Radar Capacitor Banks and Waste Management Systems to support future carrier availabilities.