BENEFITS OF AN 8(a) ANC DIRECT AWARD
Glacier Culmen International, LLC (GCI) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) offering an effective and efficient contracting means to procure high-quality services. GCI focuses its efforts on integrating leading-edge technologies with proven quality management processes. Additionally, GCI holds a substantial pre-approved line of credit and is supported by a DCAA-accredited accounting firm, with extensive experience supporting Government contracts.
GCI is a proven small business, fully qualified to transition the performance of large contract requirements cost-effectively and professionally. As an 8(a) ANC, GCI stands ready and able to support a set-aside competition or a directed sole-source award of up to $100 M.
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) adjusted the limit for sole-source awards from the previous $22M to $100M for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. This ensures that DoD contracting officers can quickly and efficiently procure products and services when needed.
Should it prove beneficial, GCI would be happy to discuss the process for a streamlined, directed sole source award. The standard six-step process for executing a sole source award to an ANC is described to the right.
8(a) ANC Direct Award Benefits
- Sole source ANC awards cannot be protested, bypassing the costly approval process; 13 CFR 124.517(a)
- Ability to negotiate with contractor prior to award, to include cost and defining the scope of the work
- $100M limit for Department of Defense contracts, and approval authority above that amount rests with the head of the procuring activity; 2020 NDAA Section 823
Speed of Contract Award
- An award can be made in 1-2 weeks
- No need to develop exhaustive and rigorous specifications for reevaluation of bidders
- No per-award documentation
- No requirement for extensive post-award documentation
- An assurance that government requirements are met at the earliest time possible
STEP 1 →
Decision is reached to issue an 8(a) Direct Award
STEP 2 →
STEP 3 →
STEP 4 →
STEP 5 →
STEP 6 →
Intent to Award Letter “Offer Letter” with contract scope is sent to the GCI SBA representative
SBA reviews the project, determines that GCI is capable of execution
SBA sends letter of acceptance to Contracting Officer
Contracting Office informs Glacier Federal and command/agency that they may now enter into contract negotiations
Once contract terms and pricing are accepted, contract is awarded
SBA Information
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SEATTLE DISTRICT OFFICE
Spokane
Branch Office
Fernando Cervantes
Business Opportunity Specialist
p (509) 353-2806
e fernando.cervantes@sba.gov
