Overview
Nakupuna Companies is an NHOs-owned group of eight 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses offering management consulting, IT, facilities support, and environmental services. It helps government and other clients solve technical, programmatic, and logistical challenges through integrated services across a national footprint with the agility of a small business. It differentiates itself through NHO ownership, 8(a) contracting advantages, a diverse nationwide workforce, and close collaboration with the Native Hawaiian community. Its goal is to deliver practical, tailored solutions for clients while advancing opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities and building durable government and client partnerships.
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What believers are saying
- Nakupuna opened San Diego on October 9, 2026, expanding West Coast delivery capacity.
- The company won a $10.1 million Navy C4I contract on June 2, 2026.
- WTOP ranked Nakupuna No. 1 Top Workplace in June 2026, aiding hiring and retention.
What critics are saying
- The June 2, 2026 PMW 760 award deepens dependence on Navy contracting cycles.
- Sole-source federal wins invite protest pressure from larger integrators chasing the same work.
- An SBA eligibility challenge or affiliation finding would crush its 8(a) pipeline before 2033.
What makes Nakupuna Companies unique
- Nakupuna’s NHO ownership unlocks 8(a) contracting advantages through February 23, 2033.
- Its contract stack spans SeaPort-NxG, OASIS+ 8(a), and GSA Schedule 47QTCA26D003Q.
- The Foundation has invested over $21 million since 2015, reinforcing brand trust.
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