The Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) issued a statement on Dec. 8 clarifying the scope of its federal contracting work and reaffirming that it does not hold contracts with federal law-enforcement or immigration agencies.
THTBC, the business arm of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, said it has more than 35 years of experience providing services to federal agencies in more than 25 states. Its work includes base operations support, engineering and integration, IT and cybersecurity, and port and aviation services.
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The corporation emphasized that it does not have contracts with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the former Immigration and Naturalization Service, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The clarification comes as tribal and non-tribal contractors alike face increased public scrutiny over federal detention and immigration-related work.
“All federal contracts awarded to THTBC can be viewed and verified on the government’s System for Award Management (SAM.gov),” the corporation said.
THTBC said its primary federal customers are the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as the Department of State. It also holds significant subcontracts with NASA and supports numerous mission-critical installations.
The corporation confirmed it has held a U.S. Navy contract at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay since 2018. The work is “strictly limited to the operation and maintenance of multiple watercraft and port facilities,” according to the statement. The contract expires in November 2027, and THTBC remains obligated to complete all contracted services.
According to the corporation, every potential federal contract undergoes internal review to ensure it aligns with the mission and values of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes. Revenue generated from THTBC’s portfolio is returned to the tribal government through annual dividends that support essential programs and services.