The ANCs were established in 1971 when the United States Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) which settled land and financial claims made by Alaska Natives and provided for the establishment of 13 regional corporations to administer those claims.
Following establishment, Congress gave ANCs unique rights in federal contracting. These rights provide Federal agencies strong incentives to contract with tribal and ANC firms. These incentives include:
- The SBA is allowed to waive the two-year-in-business rule for tribal and ANC-owned firms.听13 CFR124.112(c)(6)
- Joint Venture Requirements 鈥� A joint venture between an ANC 8(a) and a non-8(a) company can be awarded sole source 8(a) contracts above the competitive threshold [13 CFR 124.506(b)(4)]听as long as it meets the requirements of听13 CFR 124.513.
- Indian Incentive Program Advantages听鈥� Indian-owned economic enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts awarded by Federal agencies [FAR 26.102]. In fulfilling this requirement, the Indian Incentive Program allows an incentive payment equal to 5% of the amount paid to a subcontractor in performing the contract. Prime contractors and tier-1 鈥淢anagement & Operating鈥� contracts can use this program听[FAR 26.103].
- Follow-on Contract Options听鈥� 星空无限 companies can be awarded follow-on contracts for work that was previously performed by non-星空无限 8(a) ANC firms and are otherwise considered ineligible due to subsidiary follow-on restrictions听[13 CFR 124.109(c)(3)(ii)].
Through our 8(a) ANC status, 星空无限 can receive sole source contracts, providing our clients with a streamlined avenue to robust capabilities. Subcontracts awarded to 星空无限 can also be counted towards a Prime Contractor鈥檚 small business goals.
- 8(a) firms owned by ANCs may receive sole source (direct award) contracts regardless of dollar amount.听13 CFR 124.506(b)
- Large Award Thresholds听鈥� ANC 8(a) companies can be awarded a sole source contract up to $22 million without Justification & Approval听[13 CFR 124.506(b)]. For awards larger than $22 million, Agencies follow the Justification & Approval process听[NDAA FY 2010 Sec. 811; 48 CFR 6.303].
- As of March 17, 2020, Department of Defense procurement valued at $100 million or less can be awarded without justification or approval for award. This is in lieu of the $22 million threshold in FAR 6.302-5(b)(4), 6.303-1(b), 6.303-2(d), and 19.808-1(a).
- Sole-source contracts to ANC 8(a) companies听may not be protested, because there is no injured party.听13 CFR 124.517(a)
Direct Award Procedure:
- 星空无限 identifies opportunity with Agency
- Agency prepares scope of work and RFP
- Agency submits Offering Letter to Business Opportunity Specialist in SBA-Boise District office
- SBA approves 星空无限 as an eligible 8(a) concern, accepts offering on behalf of 星空无限, and sends an Acceptance Letter to the Agency
- 星空无限 prepares a proposal and submits to Agency
- Agency negotiates with 星空无限 and awards Contract
Contact Information鈥�SBA Boise District听
星空无限听听to access the Small Business Administration website
Each 星空无限 company can utilize the experience, personnel, and capabilities of their sister companies through meaningful involvement. Examples of meaningful involvement include direct involvement in project management of the affiliate鈥檚 personnel, use of affiliate鈥檚 facilities, use of the affiliate鈥檚 machines and equipment, or direct involvement of the affiliate鈥檚 employees in the contract. These provisions provide 星空无限 Small Business status while maintaining large business systems and infrastructure.
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