Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Ignacio, CO Doing business as Red Willow Production Company
- UEI
- H3VJM313MK56
- CAGE
- 3RHQ0
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- SBA certifications
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8(a) Program Participant
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Other
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe
H3VJM313MK56
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe
H3VJM313MK56
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 356 Ouray Dr #737, Ignacio, CO 81137, USA
- Website
- southernute-nsn.gov
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to the southern UTE indian tribes… | Federal Transit Administration | $96,121 | |
| FY2026 (oata) older americans act title VI, part a - grants for native americans - older americans act title VI, part… | Office of Grants Management | $109,120 | |
| FY2026 (oant) OAA nutrition services incentive program for the native americans - OAA nutrition services incentive… | Office of Grants Management | $2,972 | |
| FY2026 (oatc) OAA title VI, part c - grants for native american caregivers support - OAA title VI, part c - grants for… | Office of Grants Management | $41,870 | |
| Snap fdpir nutrition ED | Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program | $20,000 |
About Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Southern Ute Indian Tribe, doing business as Red Willow Production Company, is a federally recognized tribal government headquartered in Ignacio, Colorado that receives federal grants as a prime recipient across health, environmental, energy, transit, and community development programs. The Tribe operates exclusively under grant funding (no prime or sub contracts); it is tribally owned and holds SBA 8(a) certification, positioning it for potential future contract work though the current award footprint is grant-only.
The Tribe's recent federal footprint spans 47 distinct agencies and reflects deep engagement with health and human services, environmental protection, and infrastructure development across its 3,579 community members. Top grantor agencies by award count include the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (39 awards in the recent set), the Environmental Protection Agency (34 awards), and HHS Administration for Community Living (40 combined awards across two naming conventions). The Tribe acts as the sole prime recipient on all 319 tracked awards; there are no sub-awards in the footprint. Combined obligated dollars across all awards total $232.8 million against a combined potential value of $4 million, reflecting that the source captures a long historical span with very high invoiced-to-potential ratios — meaning many older awards have been fully spent.
Recent representative grant work spans aging services, nutrition programs, environmental compliance, and public health. The Tribe received a $109,120 formula grant from the Administration on Aging (CFDA 93.047) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, to deliver supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver support to tribal members aged 60 and older. A $4,908,604 Cooperative Agreement from the EPA under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046), awarded December 11, 2024, funds greenhouse gas reduction programs including voluntary administration of the Federal Tribal Minor New Source Review program and air emissions management in the oil and gas sector, targeting a 29 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. A $4,666,720 Project Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation (CFDA 15.514) awarded January 27, 2025, funds construction of six long-crested weirs along the Pine River Canal to stabilize water levels for tribal water diversions during low-flow periods, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2027. The Tribe also received a $207,685 Project Grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Service (CFDA 10.567) effective October 1, 2025, to administer the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, covering household eligibility certification and food distribution operations through September 30, 2027.
Activity has declined modestly in recent years — 11 awards in 2022 down to 3 in 2026 (through April) — though the source data spans back to 1991 and reflects a long-term, stable recipient relationship across federal programs. Fifteen awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, presenting recompete opportunity for the Tribe's program management and administration.
The Tribe's federal work concentrates on self-determination and tribal capacity building. Grants fund aging and family violence prevention services under HHS formula programs, environmental and air quality monitoring under EPA cooperative agreements, water resource and irrigation projects under Department of Interior, broadband and transportation infrastructure under BIL and FTA programs, and workforce development and public health programs under various departmental authorities. A 2025 Strengthening Public Health Systems grant from the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support funds hiring of a public health manager to establish a formal tribal public health program. FY25 Tribal Opioid Response grants from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention support medication-assisted treatment expansion and youth mental health programming. The Tribe also administers federal resources for orphaned well remediation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and conducts forensic accounting of oil and gas revenues under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act.
Quick answers
What is Southern Ute Indian Tribe's UEI?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is H3VJM313MK56.
What is Southern Ute Indian Tribe's CAGE code?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe's CAGE code is 3RHQ0.
What is Southern Ute Indian Tribe's primary NAICS code?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe's primary NAICS code is 921150 (American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments).
Where is Southern Ute Indian Tribe located?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe's physical address in SAM.gov is 356 Ouray Dr #737, Ignacio, CO 81137, USA.
Is Southern Ute Indian Tribe registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Southern Ute Indian Tribe's SAM.gov registration is active through August 6, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Southern Ute Indian Tribe hold?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe holds 8(a) Program Participant certification from the SBA.
What is Southern Ute Indian Tribe's most recent federal award?
Southern Ute Indian Tribe's most recent federal grant award is Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to the southern UTE indian tribes… (CO2026023), from Federal Transit Administration, on August 6, 2026.
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