Indian Incentive Program Contract Benefits:

The Indian Incentive Program provides for the payment of 5 percent of the amount subcontracted to an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise, when authorized under the terms of the contract. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts with Contractors, regardless of the size of the company, that contain the FAR clause 52.226-1, Utilization of Indian Organization and Indian Owned Economic Enterprise, are eligible for incentive payments under the FY 1999 program.

These contracts require contractors to use their best efforts to give Indian Organization and Indian-owned economic enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in subcontracts awarded to the fullest extent consistent with efficient performance of the contract(s). Contracting officers, subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, shall authorize an incentive payment of 5 percent of the amount paid to subcontractors that are Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises.