Alaska Native Corporations Provide Value to the Federal Government

Through its holding lines, Calista Corporation specializes in sophisticated, complex government contracts, performing work at the highest ethical and industry standards to:

• Operate military bases
• Construct facilities in difficult-to-reach parts of the world
• Carry out cutting-edge research
• Manage logistics for major government operations
• Expedite engineering of innovative solutions to address critical needs

Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) like Calista operate more nimbly than their larger defense contractor counterparts, allowing them to serve the federal government and national security objectives at competitive value.

Calista holding lines leading in federal contracting include Yulista and Calista Brice.

ANCs Deliver Efficient and Low-Cost Service

The federal procurement process, especially for large defense contracts, can be cumbersome and time-consuming. GAO reports show the 8(a) program allows contracts to be signed with ANC-owned companies up to two months faster than “full and open” bids.

Studies show that 8(a) contracts rarely exceed one-half of one percent in administrative costs, outperforming their full and open counterparts and contributing to low-cost efficiency for the federal government.

ANC Participation in the 8(a) Program is Constitutionally Sound and Benefits Alaska Native Communities and the Country

This model has been upheld by both Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court over decades as a success story because of the unique nature of ANCs.

ANC profits benefit thousands of Alaska Native Shareholders and Descendants through impactful programs and services. The business lines of Alaska Native Corporations also drive billions of dollars in economic activity across Alaska and all 50 states.

Source: ANCSA Regional Association