Construction & Maintenance Equip

LI 6024 - Construction & Maintenance Equipment (Navy) is a critical procurement line item within the Department of the Navy's Other Procurement appropriation, specifically supporting the Civil Engineering Support Equipment budget activity. The primary goal of this program is to enable the Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces (NECF) and Public Works (PW) personnel to execute a broad range of missions, including Distributed Maritime Operations, Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HADR), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities. Funding in FY2026 is focused on procuring and recapitalizing mission-essential equipment to address operational capability gaps and avert a looming readiness crisis, as a significant portion of NECF equipment is projected to reach end-of-service life by 2030.

Cranes - Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) are a major component of this line item, supporting both expeditionary and shore-based operations. The program funds truck-mounted, wheel-mounted, and crawler cranes with varying capacities, sourced from multiple vendors. These cranes are essential for vertical launch operations, port damage repair, and expeditionary logistics, enabling rapid reload, resupply, and repair activities in contested environments. Procurement supports both NECF deployable units and NAVFAC shore installations, ensuring operational continuity and infrastructure resilience.

Earthmoving equipment is funded for both expeditionary and PW missions. For NECF, items such as compact track loaders, armored loaders, backhoe loaders, excavators, and motor graders are procured from various manufacturers. These assets enable advanced base construction, airfield and port damage repair, and rapid establishment of operational bases in austere environments. For PW, similar equipment is tailored for long-term infrastructure support at fixed installations, directly impacting airfield and road maintenance, utility excavation, debris clearance, and emergency response. Recapitalization efforts are justified by the aging fleet and increasing maintenance costs, with the goal of maintaining installation resilience and warfighter readiness.

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) and miscellaneous electrical construction equipment are also included to provide access to hard-to-reach areas and reliable power generation and lighting for continuous operations. MEWPs, sourced from multiple vendors, are vital for construction and maintenance on piers and facilities. Electrical equipment includes air compressors, arc welders, floodlight trailers, and standardized generators managed under the DoD Mobile Electric Power Program, supporting both expeditionary and shore-based needs for power tools, runway lighting, and backup systems.

Expeditionary Material Handling Equipment (ExMHE) addresses the need for robust logistics capabilities, including forklifts, container handlers, and K-loaders. These assets are procured to replace obsolete, non-repairable equipment and to meet the operational demands of NECF units worldwide. The program also funds specialized tooling for Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) and Pier Damage Repair (PDR), underwater survey kits, concrete pumps and mixers, mud pumps, and emergency lighting systems. These investments are aligned with the Navy Response Plan and support the initial outfitting of new units, ensuring required operational capabilities in projected environments.

Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) costs are included to extend the usability of existing equipment and provide necessary support for acquisition, program management, engineering, configuration control, and quality assurance. SLEP activities involve refurbishment and upgrades to extend equipment service life, while ILS ensures that newly procured and recapitalized assets are properly integrated, maintained, and supported throughout their lifecycle.

Acquisition Support funding covers government oversight and execution of the procurement process, including program management, technical support, contract writing, deliverable monitoring, and performance metrics collection. This ensures that all equipment acquisitions meet operational requirements, are delivered on schedule, and comply with quality standards.