What Puyenpa does

Puyenpa is a tribally owned holding entity wholly controlled by the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe, a federally recognized Western Shoshone tribe in northern Nye County, Nevada. The company was founded in 2014 and operates as a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) organizations delivering information technology, cybersecurity, construction, facilities engineering, and professional services primarily to U.S. federal government agencies. Its core service lines are organized across six operating subsidiaries — Puyenpa Services LLC, Puyenpa Construction LLC, Puyenpa Technologies LLC, Puyenpa Infrastructure LLC, Puyenpa Defense LLC, and Puyenpa Technology Services LLC — supplemented by six joint ventures that bundle partner technical capabilities with Puyenpa's 8(a) contract vehicle, including PuyTandem Solutions JV (with TrueTandem for Microsoft-based digital modernization) and PEIPS JV (with EPS Group for engineering and logistics).

Puyenpa's go-to-market relies on the Native American Tribal 8(a) program's direct sole source authority (up to $25M for federal/civilian agencies and up to $100M for DoD without justification or protest), augmented by contract vehicles including GSA MAS, OASIS+, SeaPort NxG, and RS3, plus CMMC Level 3, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and CMMI SVC/3 / DEV/3 certifications held at the PEIPS JV level. Its customer base is concentrated across defense, homeland security, and civilian federal agencies — including the Air Force, HHS OIG, NLRB, NRC, USSOUTHCOM, USSC, CBP, U.S. Army, WHS, NAVFAC, GSA/State Department, USSS, NAVSEA, CDC, NASA, and U.S. Coast Guard — with a secondary push into commercial-sector work. The company does not disclose revenue, has not raised external capital, and delivers approximately 101-250 employees across eight regional offices spanning Nevada, California, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, and Texas.

Technology depth spans infrastructure design (BICSI RCDD-certified Layer 1), Zero-Trust and RMF-aligned cybersecurity, ICAM and FICAM-compliant physical access control (EPACS), CMMC advisory, and a growing AI/ML service layer (NLP, predictive analytics, generative AI, anomaly detection, cyber range / OPFOR support) delivered primarily through the PuyTandem JV. The firm operates as a federal services integrator whose value proposition rests on regulatory procurement advantage, multi-vehicle market access, and a partner-anchored JV model rather than proprietary technology products.

Name

Puyenpa

Legal name

Puyenpa Services LLC

Website

https://puyenpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Puyenpa is a Duckwater Shoshone Tribe-owned holding company of SBA Tribal 8(a) subsidiaries delivering IT, cybersecurity, construction, and professional services primarily to U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies via sole-source awards and contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Duckwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracting: The company generates revenue primarily through federal government contracts, leveraging Tribal 8(a) status for sole source awards up to $100M for DoD and $25M for federal/civilian agencies. Services include IT, management consulting, and general construction delivered to federal agencies including DoD, DHS, and civilian agencies.
2. Commercial Sector Services: Secondary revenue stream from commercial sector alongside primary federal government focus

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Puyenpa is a tribally owned SBA Native American 8(a) organization delivering Information & Communications Technology, Cybersecurity, Construction & Facilities Engineering, Security Systems, and Professional Services primarily to U.S. federal government agencies and the Department of Defense. The company provides design-build IT infrastructure, AI/ML data analytics, cloud modernization, Zero-Trust cybersecurity, physical security systems, program management, and general construction through multiple contract vehicles including sole-source awards, GSA Schedule, OASIS+, SeaPort NxG, and RS3.

Product overview

Puyenpa is a tribally owned company of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe comprising multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations providing services to federal government agencies and the commercial sector. The company operates through distinct subsidiaries including Puyenpa Construction LLC, Puyenpa Technologies LLC, Puyenpa Services LLC, Puyenpa Infrastructure LLC, Puyenpa Defense LLC, and Puyenpa Technology Services LLC, along with joint ventures such as PEIPS JV LLC (with EPS), PuyTandem Solutions JV (with TrueTandem), Puyenpa Immersive (with Immersive Concepts), and PB Security Group. The core service portfolio spans four main areas: Construction & Facilities Engineering (general construction, MEP, civil, facilities management), Information & Communications Technology (infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, AI/ML analytics, cloud services, AV), Security Systems (electronic security, cybersecurity, Zero-Trust), and Professional Services (program/project management, network design). PuyTandem Solutions JV specifically delivers secure cloud, cyber, and digital modernization capabilities leveraging Microsoft expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction & Facilities Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Sole source contracts up to $100M for DoD without justification or protest
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• EPS Group Inc (EP JV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership forming EP JV between Puyenpa and EPS Group Inc. Combined capabilities for federal contracting including engineering, IT, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, prototyping, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance and training.
• B3 Solutions (BP Construction III JV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership forming BP Construction III JV, LLC with B3 Solutions for construction-related federal contracting opportunities.
• TrueTandem (PuyTandem Solutions JV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership between Puyenpa Technologies and TrueTandem delivering secure cloud, cyber, and digital modernization capabilities for federal agencies. Combines Tribal 8(a) contracting strength with Microsoft's digital modernization expertise.
• Immersive Concepts (Puyenpa Immersive)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Immersive Concepts for immersive technology solutions and related services.
• PEIPS JV LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribally owned SBA-certified Native American 8(a) enterprise of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe designated as HUBZone and Small Disadvantaged Business. Delivers agile solutions to federal agencies including DoD. Capabilities span engineering, IT, cloud, cybersecurity, prototyping, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance and training.
• PB Security GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity-focused joint venture entity for federal security services contracting.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPuyTandem Solutions JV leverages nationally recognized Microsoft expertise for digital modernization. TrueTandem brings certified Microsoft solutions expertise for cloud, cyber, and enterprise technology solutions supporting federal missions.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cherokee Nation Businesses: Cherokee Nation Businesses is the tribally owned holding company of the Cherokee Nation, delivering federal IT, cybersecurity, construction, and professional services across defense and civilian agencies via similar SBA 8(a) and small-disadvantaged pathways. It is the closest scale and mission analogue to Puyenpa in the tribal federal-contractor space.
• Chickasaw Nation Industries: Chickasaw Nation Industries is a tribally owned federal contractor providing IT, aerospace, defense, and mission-support services with SBA 8(a) and HUBZone credentials. Its mixed IT + defense + federal customer mix and tribal ownership structure closely mirror Puyenpa's positioning.
• Koniag Government Services: Koniag Government Services is an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) regional corporation providing IT, cybersecurity, and professional services to DoD and civilian agencies. Comparable to Puyenpa as a tribally-affiliated federal IT services contractor competing in similar agency vehicles.
• Chenega Corporation: Chenega Corporation is an Alaska Native Village Corporation delivering federal IT, intelligence, security, and professional services. Directly comparable to Puyenpa as a tribally-owned federal contractor with overlapping capabilities in IT, cyber, security systems, and construction.
• Doyon Government Group: Doyon Government Group is the federal-services arm of Doyon, Limited, an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, providing IT, security, construction, and logistics support to DoD and federal civilian customers. Comparable tribal ownership model and federal IT/security service mix to Puyenpa.
• CALIBRE Systems: CALIBRE Systems is a privately-held federal professional services and IT firm serving DoD, federal civilian, and intelligence agencies with management consulting, program management, and technology solutions. Comparable to Puyenpa in mid-tier federal IT/professional services scale and customer base.
• Sevatec: Sevatec is a mid-sized federal IT services contractor delivering software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital modernization to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Highly comparable to Puyenpa in size, federal focus, and technical service portfolio.
• Aeyon: Aeyon is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) federal contractor providing IT modernization, data analytics, and program management support to DoD and civilian agencies. Comparable to Puyenpa in small-business federal IT services positioning and customer overlap.
• NT Concepts: NT Concepts is a mid-tier federal IT and data analytics firm delivering cloud, AI/ML, and mission technology solutions to DoD and intelligence customers. Comparable to Puyenpa in AI/ML and digital modernization capabilities aimed at federal agencies.
• Unison Technologies: Unison Technologies is a small, privately-held federal IT services contractor providing software engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration to defense and civilian agencies. Comparable in scale and SBA-certification-driven federal IT services profile to Puyenpa.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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