Do I get preference points in small business competitions?

While small business set-asides don't typically have preference points (since all competitors are small businesses), your ISBEE status can provide advantages through cultural knowledge, tribal relationships, and access to additional sole source opportunities that complement your small business contracting.

How does CLEAT.AI help me leverage both my tribal heritage and small business status?

Our platform identifies opportunities where you can use both advantages - small business set-asides where cultural knowledge provides edge, tribal preference contracts where small business agility matters, and sole source opportunities that combine both qualifications for maximum competitive positioning.

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Unlock Dual Advantages with ISBEE Certification

Combine the power of Native American heritage with small business agility. As an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, you can compete for both tribal preference opportunities and small business set-asides, creating unmatched competitive positioning in federal contracting.

ISBEE Market Opportunities - The Best of Both Worlds

Leverage dual advantages from both your Native American heritage and small business status to compete in two powerful contracting markets simultaneously.

$85B+

Combined Annual Value of Small Business + Tribal Preference Contracts

23%

Federal Small Business Contracting Goal Plus Tribal Preferences

1,800+

ISBEE Opportunities Tracked Annually Across All Programs

2x Advantage

Dual Qualification Access - Both Small Business Set-Asides AND Tribal Preferences

ISBEE Dual Eligibility Requirements

Qualify for maximum contracting advantages by meeting both Native American ownership and small business size requirements.

Native American Ownership Requirements

Business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by enrolled members of federally recognized tribes.
Provide tribal enrollment documentation and certification.
Native American owners must manage daily operations and strategic decisions.
May require demonstration of cultural knowledge and community engagement.

Small Business Size Standards

Must meet SBA size standards for your specific NAICS code.
Manufacturing: typically 500-1,500 employees or revenue-based thresholds.
Services: typically $8M-$47M annual revenue depending on industry.
Business must be independently owned, operated, and not dominant in its field.

Latest Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) Contracts

Recent contract opportunities in the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) set-aside program.

IHS1519838 - OCAO DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION

Onsite document shredding for sensitive government records, Oklahoma City, quad- and bi-weekly schedule.

SOL:IHS1519838

Ok City Area Indian Health Svc

F--2-BACA_1-HAYSTACK SDV

Department of the Interior ISBEE set-aside for environmental remediation, requires Indian Economic Enterprise certification.

Rosebud Lift Station Construction

Remove and replace lift station at Soldier Creek Rd with upgraded pumps, controls, ISBEE set aside.

SOL:75H70126R00018

Division Of Engineering Svcs - Seattle

Ultrasound Machine

SOL:75H71126P00027

Ok City Area Indian Health Svc

Posted Jan 29

NAICS: 334510

N--Turtle Mountain Agency's Garage Door Replacement

Garage door replacement contract reserved for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, deadline January 28, 2026.

BIA-OJS LMR MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS

Procurement of portable Motorola radios for Bureau of Indian Affairs, ISBEE set-aside, responses due February 2026.

SOL:140A1626Q0016

Bureau Of Indian Affairs

Pine Ridge Multiplex Construction

Construction of $5-10M multiplex hospital at Pine Ridge, prioritizing Indian-owned small businesses.

SOL:75H70126R00009

Division Of Engineering Svcs - Seattle

J--Provide maintenance on chiller and related air conditioning equipment

Contract for ISBEEs to maintain large chillers in Arizona; submit qualifications by February 2, 2026.

Propane for Navajo North ELO

Propane supply contract for Navajo North ELO, reserved for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

SOL:140A2326Q0037

Indian Education Acquisition Office

VERSAJET II HYDROSURGERY SYSTEM FOR THE PINE RIDGE IHS HOSPITAL

IHS seeks quotes from ISBEE for VersaJet II system, firm-fixed-price, five-year period, LPTA evaluation.

SOL:75H70626Q00086

Great Plains Area Indian Health Svc

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Your Competitive Edge for ISBEE Contracts

While others waste time on manual searches, you'll have AI-powered insights on past winners, pricing strategies, and agency preferences for every ISBEE contract.

Double Your Contracting Opportunities

Access both small business set-asides (23% federal goal) AND tribal preference contracts, effectively doubling your addressable market compared to single-qualification businesses.

Stack Your Competitive Advantages

Combine small business agility with cultural knowledge and tribal relationships to create unbeatable competitive positioning that larger firms and non-tribal businesses cannot match.

Get Preference Points in Multiple Programs

Receive evaluation preferences in small business competitions while also qualifying for Buy Indian Act sole source opportunities and tribal preference points.

CLEATUS FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An ISBEE combines both Native American ownership (51%+ by enrolled tribal members) AND small business size qualifications. This dual status gives you access to both tribal preference opportunities AND small business set-asides, creating unique competitive advantages that single-qualification businesses cannot access.

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