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8(a) Program in Alaska Under Fire
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The federal 8(a) program, meant to boost small disadvantaged businesses, is facing growing uncertainty—especially for Alaska Native corporations. Though rules haven’t changed, the program’s perception has shifted from a practical support tool to a diversity initiative, causing agencies to stall applications and contractors to freeze. This lack of clarity is drying up the pipeline for future contracts, risking major economic losses for Alaska, where exact spending figures remain unknown despite the program’s statewide significance.
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