The 8(A) ANC Advantage
Our Roots in Alaska Native Ownership
Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) were established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 to resolve land claims and promote the long-term well-being of Alaska Native communities. Huna Totem Corporation—parent company of HunaTek—was formed through ANCSA with 876 original shareholders from the village of Hoonah. Today, it is owned by more than 1,450 shareholders and stands among Alaska’s most successful village corporations.
Grounded in stewardship, sustainability, and shared prosperity, Huna Totem creates value for its shareholders through education, cultural investment, economic opportunity, and community development. Through its HunaTek subsidiaries, the corporation extends this mission into the federal space—delivering professional services that honor its heritage while advancing national priorities.
Where the ANC 8(a) Program Stands Today
The ANC 8(a) program continues to be a critical driver of small business development and economic opportunity, particularly through the participation of Alaska Native Corporations. Backed by Congressional mandate and long-standing legal precedent, the program supports the federal mission by enabling streamlined, cost-effective procurement with proven contractors. These partnerships generate business growth, create high-value jobs across the country, and provide agile, accountable services for U.S. government agencies. The result is a procurement pathway that aligns business development with national priorities.
Advantages of Partnering With Us
As an ANC 8(a) business, HunaTek offers direct sole-source contracting without the need for justification or approval. This streamlined path minimizes procurement delays, allowing our partners to move from requirement to execution in weeks, not months, while ensuring agile, mission-focused delivery with lower administrative burden.
No J&A required for sole-source contracts up to $30M (Civilian) and $100M (DoD)
Flexibility to structure contracts around evolving requirements or Statements of Objectives
Direct collaboration with a vested partner—no “race to the bottom” bidding. Pricing can be negotiated directly
Awards count toward Small Business, and 8(a) Disadvantaged goals
Awards are not subject to protest
Advantages of Partnering With Us
Industry Memberships & National Advocacy
HunaTek actively engages in national advocacy and policy efforts to support and strengthen the role of Alaska Native and Tribal enterprises in federal contracting. Through industry memberships, government consultations, and sustained outreach, we help shape the regulatory and legislative landscape—ensuring Native voices are heard and our collective economic sovereignty is advanced.
OUR INVOLVEMENT INCLUDES:
- Member of the Native American Contractors Association (NACA) and National 8(a) Association (N8a)
- Member of the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA) via Huna Totem Corporation
- Active participant in SBA Tribal Consultations and public comment on federal acquisition policy
- Member of AFCEA, ACT-IAC, and NCMA—reinforcing our commitment to national security, technology innovation, and federal acquisition excellence
- Regular engagement with Alaska’s Congressional Delegation and presence at major national conferences including RES and the N8a National Conference