Built on Alaska Native Values.
Built to Give Back.
Tuyan is a Tribal 8(a) company forged with the Ninilchik Tribe—where business success directly supports Alaska Native programs and services through community reinvestment.
About Tuyan, LLC
Tuyan is a Tribal 8(a) company forged in partnership between Ninilchik Tribe and CITC Enterprises, Inc. (CEI). As an SBA 8(a) certified company, Tuyan is built to execute complex government contracting opportunities professionally and efficiently. With decades of experience in 8(a) contracting, Tuyan’s leadership team can manage projects of any size, scope, or budget, working to align resources with goals at every stage to ensure dependable, high-quality results.
Purpose Beyond Profits
When you partner with Tuyan, you are supporting Tribal programs and services that help Alaska Native people reach their endless potential. Through a unique structure that links Ninilchik Tribe, CEI, and Anchorage-based Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a portion of Tuyan’s profits are reinvested into its community through a series of integrated services that support workforce development, youth education, addiction and recovery, and family services.
At its core, Tuyan is a modern 8(a) contracting company built upon a foundation of Alaska Native values, tradition, and culture.
Our Story
The Alaska Native story is a story of innovation.
For thousands of years, Alaska Native people have thrived in some of the most unforgiving environments on earth, relying on complex cultures, traditions, and relationships for survival, with eyes forward to the future.
Tuyan, LLC stands upon this foundation of strength, resilience, and innovation. Formed as a partnership between Alaska-based Ninilchik Tribe and CITC Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), our mission is to pick up the tools of the modern world to create value in a technology-driven marketplace.
We are guided by an ancient belief that we are the architects of our future, that the way forward is by designing, building, and innovating together—always stronger in partnership. We are investing in Our People, leveraging emerging technologies, and aligning with organizations who are working today to create the future of tomorrow.
We’ve assembled a team of proven leaders who know how to navigate 8(a) contracting in Alaska and beyond. We’re growing a company that knows what it means to walk alongside Our People as we build a thriving, culturally inspired future together.
Current NAICS Codes
- 541330 – Engineering Services
- 541512 – Info Mngmt, Computer Systems Integration & Design
- 541715 – R&D (Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)
- 561210 – Facilities Support Services
- 213112 – Oil & Gas Support Services
- 221112 – Fossil Fuel Power Generation
- 541990 – Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Provider, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related
- 541611 – Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services
- 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services
- 811310 – Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Expertise and Agility
Project requirements are not one-size-fits-all. They vary by industry, scope, regulatory environment, and client expectations. Tuyan maintains access to extensive resources and expertise to meet these varying demands—particularly when projects require strict standards, certifications, or regulatory compliance. We are deliberately structured to be agile, allowing us to obtain required certifications or licenses as needed. And when a specialized credential or capability falls outside our current portfolio, we proactively secure the right qualified partner to ensure every project requirement is fully met.
Industries Served
We are proud to support mission-critical sectors including:
US Government
We prioritize honesty and transparency in every interaction. Our commitment to integrity fosters trust among clients and partners alike.
Industrial & Manufacturing
We prioritize honesty and transparency in every interaction. Our commitment to integrity fosters trust among clients and partners alike.
Utilities & Infrastructure
We embrace forward-thinking solutions that drive efficiency and progress, continually seeking ways to enhance our services through innovation.
Data Centers & Mission Critical
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring quality and reliability in our projects and services.
Petro-Chemical & Pharmaceutical
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring quality and reliability in our projects and services.
Simplified Procurement for Federal Partners. As an SBA 8(a) participant, Tuyan offers streamlined procurement options that help federal agencies deploy solutions faster.