Indian-Owned Subcontracting Participation (Set-Aside Opportunity)

The Cherokee Nation has opened a set-aside subcontracting opportunity exclusively for businesses certified by the Cherokee Nation’s Tribal Employment Rights Office or those owned by Native Americans, targeting all trades within the construction sector. This initiative is designed to prioritize economic participation and growth within the tribal community by reserving contract work for eligible Indian-owned firms, ensuring that federal and tribal-funded projects benefit directly from indigenous enterprise. The opportunity is linked to NAICS code 236220, which covers commercial and institutional building construction, indicating the scope of work involved. The solicitation is posted with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and was made available on July 17, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately four weeks to prepare and submit proposals. All subcontracting activities are intended to occur under the authority and oversight of the Cherokee Nation, with no specific location details provided for performance, suggesting the work may be distributed across multiple sites within the Nation’s jurisdiction. Participation is open through the Cherokee Nation’s official procurement portal, and interested businesses must meet TERO certification or Indian ownership criteria to qualify.