About the Indian Incentive Program (IIP)
The Indian Incentive Program (IIP) is a long-standing initiative of the Department of War designed to encourage prime contractors to subcontract with eligible Native American–owned enterprises. The program strengthens the defense industrial base while driving meaningful economic impact in Native communities — and it offers a direct financial benefit to prime contractors who participate.
What Is the Indian Incentive Program?
The IIP provides a 5% incentive payment to prime contractors based on the total value of qualifying subcontracts awarded to eligible Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian–owned businesses. To qualify, the prime contract must include DFARS Clause 252.226-7001, and the subcontract must meet minimum value and documentation requirements. For prime contractors, the IIP turns strategic subcontracting into a value-added contracting tool — supporting compliance, competitiveness, and cost recovery.
Why the IIP Matters to Prime Contractors
Participation in the Indian Incentive Program allows primes to:
- Recover up to 5% of subcontracted dollars through DoW incentive payments
- Strengthen socio-economic subcontracting strategies
- Enhance proposal competitiveness for DoW opportunities
- Expand access to proven, mission-ready partners
- Support economic development in Native communities aligned with federal priorities
The result is a program that benefits both mission delivery and the bottom line.
Copper River’s Role in the Indian Incentive Program
Copper River is a Native Alaska-owned family of companies, owned by the Native Village of Eyak, with decades of experience supporting federal and Department of War missions.
As an IIP-eligible subcontractor, Copper River enables prime contractors to confidently participate in the program while receiving high-quality, compliant services across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Information technology and digital modernization
- Cybersecurity and network infrastructure
- Construction and facilities support
- Professional and managed services
- Healthcare and operational support
Copper River combines deep federal expertise with tribal ownership eligibility, making us a trusted partner for primes seeking to leverage the IIP effectively.
How the IIP Works With Copper River
When a prime contractor subcontracts with Copper River under a qualifying DoW contract:
- The subcontract counts toward Indian Incentive Program eligibility
- Copper River provides required ownership and eligibility documentation
- The prime may submit for a 5% DoW incentive payment
- The prime gains a reliable, experienced partner supporting mission success
Our team works closely with prime contractors to ensure alignment with contract requirements and smooth participation in the program.
Learn more about IIP here: https://business.defense.gov/Programs/Indian-Incentive-ProgramW
