Sole Source Contracting

Simplify & Accelerate Mission Success

Overview

Alaska Native Corporations (ANC) have been granted special contracting opportunities under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for government contracts in general and for DoD contracts in particular. These include unique 8(a) rights, expedited A-76 authority, and bonuses for DoD contractors that subcontract with ANCs. However, to fully put these rights to work in order to aggressively attack the extreme poverty that exists in Alaska Native Villages, ANC-owned firms often need mentoring from large established government contracting firms that can help guide them through the intricacies of DoD contracting and provide technical support while the firms are building their in-house capability.

SBA Contact

Steven Roberts
SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS)

Office
(907) 271-3313

Direct Email
Steven.Roberts@sba.gov

Project Offer Letter Email
Alaska8a@sba.gov

ANC 8(a) CONTRACTING ADVANTAGES

FOUR SIMPLIFIED STEPS USING THE SBA 8(a) SOLE SOURCE PROGRAM

NDAA 2020 Modification for J&A

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2020 modification of Justification and Approval (J&A) Requirements for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts (Sec. 823) loosens the J&A requirements for sole-source contracts awarded by DoD

J&A threshold raised to $100,000,000 for DoD
No J&A is required for DoD-awarded sole-source 8(a) contracts under $100,000,000
J&A (when required) can be submitted after award.

Additional Details

ANC sole-source awards cannot be protested
ANCs may own multiple 8(a) companies
The size of a tribal 8(a) is independent of the size of its tribe and any other business enterprise owned by the tribe
Where the prime contractor has been directed by the Government to use a specific source for parts, supplies, components subassemblies or services, the costs associated with those purchases will be considered as part of the cost of materials, not subcontracting costs

ANC 8(a)s can sole-source federal contracts of any size
SBA defines all ANCs as Indian Tribes for purposes of eligibility for special programs
ANCs may be awarded sole-source contracts of any size. They are exempt from the 8(a)sole-source thresholds

Ready to partner?

Working with tribal and ANC firms to put these unique rights to work provides the DoD contractor with an opportunity to help reduce some of the worst poverty in this country, to meet its SDB goals, to make money, and help further legislative initiatives.

Contact us today for a teammate that can deliver a cost-effective, fast-paced, unprotested, negotiable solution!

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