Tribal 8(a) Advantage

A tribal 8(a) company provides significant advantages to government agencies due to its unique status and capabilities. Unlike Traditional 8(a) company, a tribally owned 8(a) companies can receive contracts up to $100 million without this justification.

As part of the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, these companies receive specialized support and resources that enhance their operational efficiency and reliability. Their eligibility for sole-source contracts allows for streamlined procurement processes that are not protestable, reducing time and costs associated with competitive bidding.

Additionally, tribal 8(a) companies contribute to the economic development of their communities, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience. This alignment with socio-economic goals not only fulfills federal contracting requirements but also fosters sustainable growth, ensuring that the government projects are executed with high commitment and community-focused impact.

Advantages of Working with a Tribally-Owned 8(a) Small Business

• Sole-source contracting that
  eliminates the time and cost of market research, acquisition strategies,
  solicitation, proposal review and contractor selection
• Sole-source contracting above the
  $4M threshold (13CFR §124.506(b))
• Sole-source contracting up to $22M
  without justification and authorization (13CFR §124.506(b)(5))
• Awards that cannot be protested
  (13CFR §124.517(a))

Indian Incentive Program (25 U.S.C. § 1544)

• 5% payment of the amount subcontracted to tribal firms
• The Indian Incentive Program, based on Section 504 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. § 1544), provides for the payment of 5% of the amount subcontracted to 1Prospect Technologies, a Tribally-owned organization, when authorized under the terms of the contract. 
• DoD contracts with prime contractors that contain FAR 52.226-1, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, are eligible for these incentive payments so long as the prime contract amount is over $500,000 and involves the expenditure of appropriated funds.