Definitive Contract 19AQMM23C0003

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs awarded an $73.5 million time-and-materials contract to Cherokee Nation Solutions Link, L.L.C., a tribally-owned small business headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for Dubai U.S. Diplomatic Security and Integrated Consular and Administrative Support System (DSD UAE ICASS) operations. The award, designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside, represents a funding action only with a completion date of April 30, 2026, and reflects the government's commitment to leveraging socioeconomic set-asides for critical diplomatic security and administrative support services. Performance will occur in the United Arab Emirates, where the contractor will provide integrated support to ensure secure and efficient consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Dubai.

As an SBA-certified 8(a) Program Participant and HUBZone firm, Cherokee Nation Solutions Link brings substantial experience delivering complex technical and operational services to federal agencies across defense and civilian sectors. The contractor's parent company, Cherokee Nation, is a federally recognized tribal government that operates an extensive portfolio of federal contracts spanning aerospace manufacturing, defense logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure development. This award builds upon Cherokee Nation Solutions Link's demonstrated expertise with the Department of State, including a $48.8 million time-and-materials contract for warehouse operations with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, positioning the company as an established partner for critical overseas diplomatic support missions.