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Sovereign
Contracting Advantages
Established by the Small Business Administration, the Tribal 8(a) program promotes economic development and reinvestment among Native American Communities. Wihōkan Technologies, as a Joint Venture between the Rappahannock Tribe and Netmaker Communications, enjoys the benefits of a streamlined procurement process.
This includes direct, Sole Source Contracting up to $100 million within the Department of War (DoW) and up to $25 million for Civilian agencies.
The Path to Procurement
Needs Assessment & Scoping
We work directly with your agency.
Submit
Offering Letter
Contracting Officer provides an Offering Letter directly to the SBA expressing the intent to award a sole-source contract.
SBA
Acceptance
SBA typically reviews & accepts the offer.
Proposal
& Award
Formal proposal and pricing. Once submitted and final negotiation, the contract is awarded.
All Contracts awarded to Tribal (8a) cannot be protested.