§ 273.174 Are there any Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?

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Title 25 CFR: Indians › Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › Part 273: EDUCATION CONTRACTS UNDER JOHNSON-O'MALLEY ACT › Subpart H: General Contract Requirements › § 273.174: § 273.174 Are there any Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?

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(a) Any contract made with a State, public school district, or Indian corporation for the benefit of Indian students must require that the contractor, to the greatest extent feasible:

(1) Give preference in and opportunities for employment and training to Indians in connection with the administration of such contract(s); and

(2) Give preference in the award of subcontracts to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises.

(b) All subcontractors employed by the contractor must, to the extent possible, give preference to Indians for employment and training and must include in their bid submission a plan to achieve maximum use of Indian personnel.

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