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WE ARE a Native-American, tribally-owned SBA certified 8(a) small business. Chippewa Government Solutions is a subsidiary of Sault Tribe, Inc, the business arm of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
WE DIFFERENTIATE ourselves by applying the Anishinaabeg Seven Grandfather's teachings to do business in the “native way,” combined with making the acquisition process easier and more efficient via our SBA certification as an 8(a) small business. As board of directors president Alan Barr explains, "Our teachings like honesty, humility, and bravery, to name a few, lend a unique competitive advantage. People want to do business with trustworthy and dependable companies that aren't afraid to be innovative. That's how we will continue to succeed in cultivating profitable business relationships.”
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The Tribal 8(a) Direct Award
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Up to $100M Direct Awards. CGS’s tribal status allows us to receive direct awards up to $25M, exceeding standard SBA thresholds, and do not require a Justification & Approval per 13 CFR 124.506(b)(2). CGS may receive direct awards up to $100M for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers per the following class deviation.
Faster procurement with better results via direct negotiations. Prior to a solicitation contracting officers can work jointly with CGS to reduce procurement time and streamline the contract process Competition optional. There is no requirement to complete procurements to CGS before a direct award per 13 CFR 125.506(b)(3) Meet your 8(a), Small Business, and Small Disadvantaged Business Goals. Contracting with CGS will satisfy 8(a) and small business contracting goals per 13 CFR 124.1001(a) Direct Awards to CGS cannot be protested. Direct awards under 13 CFR 124.517(a) are non-protestable. |
The President of CGS, Rachel Heckel, has nearly a decade of experience developing and managing Tribally owned companies, to include leading over 6 LLC’s concurrently. She has successfully stood-up and operated dozens of government contracts, both domestic and OCONUS, in verticals ranging from defense to IT to virtual medicine. In 2021, she received a commendation from the Supervisor of LA County and was recognized by the Chief of the Cherokee Nation for leading operations in a critical, over $750M contract to create and run a 2500 bed-capacity emergency shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children, reuniting over 8,000 children in need with family members or sponsors in a 6-month period.
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Rapid StaffingWhen hiring is harder than ever, CGS is poised to rapidly fill positions and transition incumbent workforces quickly to meet requirements. CGS has a network of recruiters focused in government contracting with specialists across multiple industries to quickly identify the best candidate for the role. CGS offers competitive benefits for health and wellness, 401(k) match, paid leave and more.
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CGS is a Subsidiary of
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Benefits Beyond RevenueThe Chippewa Indians are the 4th largest tribe in North America, with over 150 bands stretching from Minnesota to Michigan and into southern Canada. This includes over 44,000 Sault Tribe members, descending from the Anishinaabeg (meaning “Original People” or “Spontaneous Beings”), who lived in the Great Lakes area for millennia. STI serves the mission of the Sault Tribe through contract awards, revenue generation, and job opportunities. In addition, we contribute to economic diversification and reduce the Tribe’s dependence on federal programs. To show STI Federal’s commitment, 100% profits are either reinvested into the businesses or distributed to the Tribe to fund and improve various our health, education, and cultural initiatives.
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