Tribally Owned 8(a) & ISBEE Certified

Awalix, LLC | Construction Division (AWX) is a tribally owned enterprise that is a certified small disadvantaged 8(a) Business Development Program participant; and, an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) contractor, offering federal contracting officers a strategic partner for mission-critical projects. Rooted in the strength and resilience of our Aleut tribal heritage, AWX combines socioeconomic advantages with proven expertise in heavy civil construction, in-water construction, and a wide range of construction support services. As a “self-performing” 8(a) contractor, we deliver end-to-end solutions with exceptional quality, efficiency, and accountability, ensuring federal projects are completed on time and within budget.

Partnering with AWX provides federal agencies with unique procurement benefits under the 8(a) and ISBEE programs. The 8(a) | ISBEE contract advantages include:

Faster contract award (normally 3 to 4 weeks), but even faster under Emergency Flood Managment efforts.
Cannot be protested.
May accept a sole source 8(a) contract up to $100M without a DOD Agency justification.
Significantly saves on procurement costs and shortens cycle.
Negotiated scope of work and pricing schedule (open book).
Sets the foundation for partnering with the Federal Agency and AWX.
Uninterrupted operations for the Federal Client (especially in isolated projects with significant logistics).
Lowers program risk as the Federal Client is part of the problem solving and value engineering process.
Improves performance and quality of product and services delivered.
Exempt from competitive thresholds.
ISBEE allows for set-aside and direct-award opportunities under the Buy Indian Act, offering agencies (DOI, BIA and BIE) a compliant, expedited path to award contracts while supporting Native American economic development. Under some Federal efforts, our dual 8(a) and ISBEE offers a rare combination of procurement flexibility, operational excellence and social impact.

With a robust portfolio of heavy civil projects—such as levees, streambank and habitat restoration, emergency flood management & repairs, storm water drainage, large soil grading, utility, power transmission, fish hatchery services, and site development, AWX brings technical precision and self-performance capabilities to every contract. Our multidisciplinary expertise extends to construction management, environmental remediation, and other federal contracting services, making us a versatile partner for agencies nationwide. Backed by a skilled workforce and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we deliver reliable outcomes that meet the highest federal standards.

For more information about the SBA 8(a) Program or how to sole-source a contract to AWX, contact:

SBA Alaska District Office

Reggie Goolsby, Business Opportunity Specialist

420 L Street, Suite 300

Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 223-5691

reginald.goolsby@sba.gov | alaska8a@sba.gov