Working With Us
Nakupuna works with federal and defense organizations to solve tough challenges and build value, long-term.
By participating in the Small Business Administration’s NHO 8(a) Program, Nakupuna is proud to offer hassle-free access to quality services through direct award contracts that offer a host of advantages over running a competitive procurement.
We also participate across a number of best-in-class contract vehicles that provide our customers with options when considering best value procurement options for our services.
Benefits of Direct Award Contracting with Nakupuna
As a family of Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)–owned 8(a) small businesses, the Nakupuna Companies offer quick and easy access to quality services through direct award contracts with virtually no restrictions—saving time, cutting costs, and putting our clients’ needs at the forefront for every effort.
Benefits of Direct Award Contracting with Nakupuna
As a family of Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)–owned 8(a) small businesses, the Nakupuna Companies offer quick and easy access to quality services through direct award contracts with virtually no restrictions—saving time, cutting costs, and putting our clients’ needs at the forefront for every effort.
Quick Access to Our Service & Partners
Avoid delays associated with competitive procurements.
Direct Collaboration With Nakupuna
Jointly prioritize requirements and design solutions.
No Size Limits
Up to $100M without J&A for DoD Sole-Source Contracts. (48 CFR 219.808 1(a))
No Protests
Direct award contracts to eligible Nakupuna Companies support Federal SBA goals and cannot be protested. (13 CFR 124.517 (a))
The Nakupuna Direct Award Process
A direct award contract is the result of effective collaboration between Nakupuna and our clients.
The 8(a) direct award process is simple and easy, and can help government agencies reduce acquisition costs while speeding contract turnaround to as little as two weeks.
The full process for making a direct award to one of the Nakupuna Companies is described in detail in 13 CFR 124.503 and FAR 19.8.
The Client and Contracting Officer decide to sole source the project to the Nakupuna Companies.
The Client and Contracting Officer decide to sole source the project to the Nakupuna Companies.
The Contracting Officer sends a Letter of Intent to Award and a description of the project to the SBA.
The Contracting Officer sends a Letter of Intent to Award and a description of the project to the SBA.
The SBA reviews the project and confirms the Nakupuna Companies' capability to perform the work.
The SBA reviews the project and confirms the Nakupuna Companies’ capability to perform the work.
The SBA sends a letter of acceptance to Contracting Officer.
The SBA sends a letter of acceptance to Contracting Officer.
The Contracting Officer informs the Client that final negotiations may begin with the Nakupuna Companies team.
The Contracting Officer informs the Client that final negotiations may begin with the Nakupuna Companies team.
Once the terms are agreed upon, the contract is awarded and the Nakupuna Companies team begins work.
Once the terms are agreed upon, the contract is awarded and the Nakupuna Companies team begins work.
