The Tribal Advantage
Working with a Native American Corporation
Waséyabek Federal Group, LLC (WFG), is a 100% Tribally-owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC). As a Native American Corporation (NAC), WFG is afforded unique federal contracting advantages.
Leveraging a Tribally-Owned Business
As a Native American Corporation (NAC), we are afforded unique federal contracting advantages. Some of the benefits of leveraging a Tribally-Owned Business include:
- No Award Dollar Limit – DoD contracts up to $100 million without J&A (DFARS 219.808). Federal Civilian contracts up to $25 million without J&A [FAR 6.302-5(b)(4)]. Unlimited dollar value with J&A (13 CFR 124.506(b).
- Direct Negotiated Contract – A Government agency may contract and negotiate directly with an 8(a) Tribal entity (13 CFR 124.506(b)).
- SDB and Native Credits – Federal agencies contracting to an 8(a) Tribal entity may claim SDB and Native American credits. (13 VFR 124.1001 and 13 CFR 124.109).
- No Protest of Awards – A directly negotiated award may not be challenged (13 CFR 124.517 (a)).
Sister Subsidiary Performance Utilization (GAO Rulings)
- Past Performance of a parent or affiliated company can be attributed to the offeror where the proposal demonstrates that the resources of the parent or affiliated company will affect the performance of the offeror.
- The proposal must demonstrate that the workforce, management, facilities, or other resources of the affiliate may affect contract performance by the offeror, including a commitment to make key personnel available for the project.
- The proposal may also show a commitment by the parent organization to provide sufficient financial resources to the project.
Waséyabek Federal Group is a part of the Waséyabek Family of Companies, embodying the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the values of our Tribal ownership. We work on behalf of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe and our customers to deliver elite-level services through innovation and collaboration.