Government Contracts for Native American-Owned Businesses

Native American-owned businesses benefit from some of the strongest preferences in federal contracting. Through the Indian Incentive Program, Buy Indian Act, and 8(a) program, tribal and Native American-owned firms have unique pathways to federal contracts.

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Your Advantages

Buy Indian Act — sole source contracts from BIA, IHS, and other Interior agencies
Indian Incentive Program — 5% subcontracting incentive payment
8(a) eligibility (Native Americans are presumed socially disadvantaged)
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides
Tribal-owned 8(a) firms have no individual economic disadvantage test
Access to IHS, BIA, and tribal-focused contract opportunities

How to Get Started

Register on SAM.gov

Apply for 8(a) Certification

Native Americans are presumed socially disadvantaged. Apply through certify.sba.gov. Tribal-owned firms get additional benefits.

Register Under Buy Indian Act

If applicable, register as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) for BIA/IHS sole source opportunities.

Connect with Tribal Resources

Many tribes have business development offices. The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development provides training.

Target BIA and IHS Contracts

Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service prioritize Native American-owned businesses.

Pursue Federal Contracts

Use your 8(a) certification for sole source and set-aside contracts across all federal agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do tribal-owned businesses get different 8(a) benefits?

Yes. Tribally-owned 8(a) firms are exempt from the individual economic disadvantage test, can receive unlimited sole source contracts (no dollar cap for tribal-owned entities), and the 8(a) program duration may differ.

What is the Buy Indian Act?

The Buy Indian Act requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service to give preference to Indian-owned businesses for their acquisitions when possible.

Related Resources

8(a) Set-Aside Contracts Get 8(a) Certification Tribal Nations Directory All Certifications Federal Agencies

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