The combination of Alaska Native[1] ownership and 8(a) certification by the Small Business Administration[2] affords Managed Business Solutions (MBS) special consideration in federal government contract procurement as defined by Federal law and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

MBS is certified as a Participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, and certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) in the Federal Government's SDB program.

With the above certifications MBS can:

	Receive Federal Contract set-asides
	Receive Sole Source Awards with no competition, no advertisement and no protest
	Receive Sole Source Contracts regardless of the dollar amount
	Provide 5% incentive to Contractors who utilize federally recognized Indian-owned subcontractors or suppliers for Department of Defense Contracts via the Department of Defense Indian Incentive Program.

[1] Sealaska Corporation is the Regional Native Corporation of Southeast Alaska formed under federal law in 1971.

[2] The Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program which was established by congress assists the development of small companies owned and operated by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged.