KTH Services JV the new cool kid on the Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) block. A new development in their portfolio as they just scored a jaw-dropping $419.4 million defense contract from the U.S. Air Force to keep Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma up to date. This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price defense contract say that three times fast was won in a cage match of competitive bidding with four contenders stepping into the ring. KTH Services waltzed away with the prize, kicking off with $301,308 from fiscal 2025 funds to start sprucing up the base’s facilities until September 30, 2031. The Air Force Sustainment Center, playing referee, gave the thumbs-up for this epic defense contract showdown.
Tlingit Haida’s Defense Contract Swagger
Hailing from one of Alaska’s biggest tribes, KTH Services is strutting its stuff in this defense contract. Ensuring Tinker’s infrastructure runs smoother than rain drops covered downhill road. THTBC, the proud parent with 8(a) and HUBZone bragging rights well they are no stranger when it comes to flexing its muscles in IT, engineering, logistics. Yep, you guessed it maintenance. This defense contract is like money making device for them, proving they can handle military-grade challenges comfortably. From fixing creaky pipes to keeping the lights on, KTH Services is making Tinker Air Force Base the envy of bases everywhere. This defense contract win not only pumps up the local economy but also shows that Native owned businesses can bring serious game and a bit of humor to the high stakes world of defense contracts. The key to winning military contracts is to level up the game when it matters, keeping the resources at hand and ready to utilize those when its needed. A lot to learn for newcomers from this contract win, keep your notebooks close.
