# 25 C.F.R. § 273.174 (2025): Are there any Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 273.174 (2025)
- **Heading:** Are there any Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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?

## Text

(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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