Identify the DoD Opportunity
Confirm the prime contract, subcontract scope, anticipated value, and whether the IIP clause can apply.
DoD Indian Incentive Program
A potential 5% rebate for eligible DoD prime contractors
The Indian Incentive Program is a congressionally sponsored DoD program designed to encourage subcontracting with eligible Native-owned enterprises and organizations.
How It Works
Program value for qualifying prime contractors
According to the Department of Defense program office, the IIP provides a 5% rebate to a prime contractor on the total amount subcontracted to an eligible Native American-owned economic enterprise or Native American organization under DFARS 252.226-7001.
- 5% rebate on qualifying subcontract amounts
- DoD program administered under DFARS 252.226-7001
- Current DoD guidance states prime contractors with qualifying subcontracts of $500,000 or more may be eligible for payment
- Documentation, eligibility, contract-clause, funding, and timing requirements apply
Learn the Program
A practical introduction to the DoD Indian Incentive Program
This Native business education session discusses how the Indian Incentive Program is used in the federal marketplace and why qualifying subcontracting relationships can matter to DoD prime contractors.
For current eligibility, thresholds, documentation, funding, and clause requirements, always rely on the current DoD program guidance linked on this page.
Video by National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) · Watch on YouTube
Partner Workflow
Where Aurora fits
Aurora can discuss eligible Native-owned subcontracting opportunities with DoD primes and coordinate the business information required to evaluate a teaming relationship.
Confirm Eligibility & Structure
Review Native ownership eligibility, non-affiliation requirements, required documentation, and the proposed subcontract structure.
Prime Requests the Incentive
The prime contractor follows the DoD process with its contracting officer and required supporting documentation.
The IIP is a federal program with specific requirements and funding constraints. Aurora Native Holdings does not guarantee rebate eligibility or payment. Verify the current rules with the official DoD program office before relying on the incentive.
Have a DoD subcontracting opportunity?
Send the scope and estimated subcontract value so Aurora can evaluate whether a teaming discussion makes sense.