This is probably breaking news only to people who have never been anywhere near the construction industry.
Been in the Federal space for nearly 30 years. Started multiple companies, but we always knew that when an Alaskan 8a got involved it was a serious uphill battle. Basically anything under 100M, and they get major “special” handling for contracts. NJVC, Chenega, Tundra Federal, Copper River, jeez I could go on and on. We all know what they are, pass-through’s paying tribes to “say” they own 51%, but the majority of the profits stay depending on the arrangements. The Tribal BS should be ended, BIGGLY. Even the playing field, I still believe that the Big 8 should be forced to utilize small-business but no + ups for anything other than merit. God please get this to the President, DOGE, DOJ... it is rampant throughout the government. It’s EASILY $100B of BS.
Its not just the construction industry, it is inside the supply chain contractors also.