The ANC 8(a) program is a legislatively authorized acquisition pathway that empowers federal agencies to move faster, reduce procurement friction, and achieve mission outcomes more efficiently. Through Chenega MIOS, customers gain access to agile, high-performing small businesses supported by enterprise-scale infrastructure and decades of execution experience — combining speed, flexibility, and disciplined performance in complex mission environments.
Authorized by Law. Proven in Practice.
Established under federal law and administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA), the ANC 8(a) program provides a compliant pathway for federal agencies to award contracts directly to qualified Alaska Native Corporation-owned businesses.
Operating within established federal procurement requirements and SBA-administered processes, the pathway supports efficient procurement, accountability, mission continuity, and federally recognized economic development objectives.
