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Major Clark's avatar

Interesting. Have you examined the impact of this transition on Alaskan Native American businesses? What are the characteristics of the small business sole winners?

Shauna Weatherly's avatar

Another great article with data to back it up. Sam, you stand above the rest of us in your analysis and unique perspective. And...your IDIQ expert is right. Now with the "once an 8(a), always an 8(a)" thought process removed, take what went to individual socio-economic groups and make it SB set-aside. More opportunity BUT also a bigger competition pool (and more offers). Not always bad but can add to the timelines for award depending on how the solicitation is structured.

Sam Le's avatar

Thank you, Shauna! That would be interesting to look at the timelines and number of offers.

Shauna Weatherly's avatar

Agree. That's the next level.

Bill Elmore's avatar

Id be interested in the White House procurement's?

Sam Le's avatar

😆 I don’t know if those are in SAM!

Blake Pocquette's avatar

Hi Sam, I am a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and have been uncovering the corruption going on within my tribal government and businesses. I have proof from our tribal meetings that prove Cherokee Federal is running a "Pass through scheme" and real disadvantaged Cherokees do not benefit from 8a program. Cherokee Federal is also being investigated from a 2021 HHS contract at the border where they placed children with unvetted sponsors and became trafficked. I have emailed and sent videos to Kelly Loefler and have not heard anything back, I am just reaching out and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!!!