Shoshone Translation is not only 8(a) qualified, but also is certified as a HUBZone company, which allows it to qualify for other contracts not even set-aside for 8(a) companies. HUBZone status is in many ways more selective than 8(a) status and tribes have an inherent advantage in maintaining HUBZone status, which can have perpetual duration. In the Company’s case, its domicile in Box Elder County (as well as its trust land) can provide ongoing HUBZone status, which combined with the 8(a) status make an attractive combination for government contracting.

To access more information about the HUBZone program and its benefits, please visit www.sba.gov/hubzone

The Company maintains a Top Secret Facility status, and its key personnel have Top Secret clearances. This status allows the Company to perform a number of projects, including current work for intelligence agencies, Department of Defense and Homeland Security contracting, etc. classified work at the appropriate level. It also allows the Company to quickly and efficiently process employee clearances.

In the area of Department of Defense (“DOD”) contracting, for example, DOD has mandated that 5% of DOD contracts are to be tribal contracts. Indian Country has barely been able to make 1% of the DOD goal.