8(a) firms that are majority owned and controlled by Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are entitled to unique privileges under federal regulations. These include:
ANC 8(a) firms are entitled to receive sole source contracts of any value. This means that EyakTek is not subject to the $3 or $5 million limitation applied to other 8(a) entities. 13 C.F.R. 124.506
The Buy Indian Act allows prime and sub-tier contractors to receive a rebate for 5% of the total amount paid to Indian-owned firms, such as EyakTek. FAR 26.1 (Indian Incentive Program)
Direct conversion of activities or functions performed by the DoD may occur without the typically lengthy A-76 outsourcing process. Any such conversions count toward competitive or outsourcing goals and are in compliance with all requirements for competition or outsourcing of commercial activities (eg. OMB Circular A-76 or 10 USC § 2304). Defense Appropriations Act FY2005, Section 8014(b)(1)(C)
ANCs are assumed to be economically disadvantaged, which means EyakTek can have strong financial backing and still be considered a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). 13 C.F.R. 124.109(a)(2)
An individual responsible for the control and management of an ANC-owned firm does not need to establish personal, social, and economic disadvantage. This means that EyakTek can hire highly experienced and successful executive staff without the company graduating from the 8(a) program. 13 C.F.R. 124.109(a)(4)
The size of an ANC-owned firm is determined independently of its affiliation with the ANC and any of the ANC's other subsidiaries. Therefore, EyakTek's size does not affect the size of any of its subsidiaries. 13 C.F.R. 124.109(c)(3)(ii)
ANCs may operate multiple 8(a) companies provided that each company operates under a different primary SIC Code or NAICS Code. 13 C.F.R. 124.109(c)(2)(iii)
