The Bowhead Family of Companies, a subsidiary of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), has evolved into a leading government contractor comprising over 30 subsidiaries, many holding 8(a) certification status [2]. Since its establishment in 1973, the organization has grown to employ approximately 3,000 professionals across offices in Barrow, Anchorage, and nationwide, while maintaining strong ties to its Alaska Native heritage through the incorporation of Iñupiat values [5].
The company's executive leadership drives strategic direction through experienced professionals, including:
- Cary, President of Systems and Information Technology Business Line:
- Oversees 900+ technical professionals
- Joined in 2009, promoted to President in 2024
- Member of UIC Government Services Executive Council [3]
- Mr. Joun, Vice President of Finance:
- 25+ years executive leadership experience
- Expertise in finance, operations, and business development
- MBA in Finance from Marymount University [4]
- Top 100 largest Government Contractors
- Top 100 IT Government Contractors
- Top 25 8(a) companies [1]
The company delivers comprehensive services across multiple core business areas:
- Government Services:
- Professional and technical solutions
- Cybersecurity services
- Information technology
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Base operations [6]
Strategic contract vehicles include GSA OASIS across multiple pools (Pool 1, 3, and 4, including 8(a) subpools) [2] and ANC Sole Source authority with unlimited ceiling potential [5].
The company serves a diverse federal customer base including:
- Department of Defense:
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Navy
- Civilian Agencies:
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Justice
- Department of Transportation [6]
- 25th anniversary of supporting government agencies [1]
- Acquisition of Delta Solutions and Strategies (2024) [2]
- $249M U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract award [3]
- Government Contracting MVP at Deltek ProjectCon 2023 [4]
- Recognition among America's Best Midsize Employers (2022) [5]
- Joint venture formation with M5B Global [6]
- SBA partnership supporting 8(a) companies [7]
- Maritime capability expansion [8]
- CAGE Code: 99WD9
- SAM Unique Entity ID: GFLDSEFPYFM8
- Primary NAICS: 518201
- Secondary NAICS: 541370 [4]