Acquisition:

Contract: DOI BIA A&E Acquisition Support Services

STGS delivers acquisition support services to Indian Affairs (IA), which administers diverse programs including education, social services, natural resources management, economic development, law enforcement, and infrastructure repair. We enhance these programs through targeted support for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

Challenges:
Indian Affairs requires robust support to optimize its wide-ranging programs, necessitating: 

• Efficient administrative assistance. 
• Specialized operational support. 
• Flexible services to address varied program needs.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Acquisition Support
Our team provides acquisition support services, achieving the following key outcomes and value for Indian Affairs: 

• Education Program Enhancement: We streamline operations for BIE-administered programs, including schools, dormitories, and post-secondary institutions. 
• BIA Program Optimization: We bolster BIA initiatives in social services, natural resources management, economic development, and infrastructure repair. 
• Versatile Support Delivery: We provide agile administrative and operational support, tailored to diverse program requirements.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Program Administration and Service Delivery
Our services provide significant impact to Indian Affairs by: 

• Strengthening Educational Outcomes: We improve efficiency in BIE programs, supporting better educational services. 
• Advancing Resource and Economic Goals: We optimize BIA’s management of natural resources and economic development initiatives. 
• Accelerating Service Delivery: We enhance the delivery of critical services, including social support and infrastructure upgrades, maximizing savings and impact.
  

Administrative:

Contract: DOI BIA Puget Sound Agency Admin Support

STGS delivers management and administrative support services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a Department of the Interior (DOI) agency dedicated to enhancing quality of life, fostering economic opportunity, and safeguarding trust assets for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives. We enhance the Puget Sound Agency’s routine administrative, clerical, and office operations.

Challenges:
The Puget Sound Agency requires robust support for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, necessitating: 

• Efficient handling of routine administrative duties. 
• Reliable clerical and office operational support. 
• Direct assistance for the Superintendent and Agency Staff.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Comprehensive Administrative Support
Our team provides targeted staff support services, achieving the following key outcomes and value for the Puget Sound Agency: 

• Leadership Support: We streamline administrative tasks for the Superintendent and Agency Staff, boosting operational focus. 
• Office Efficiency: We manage routine clerical and office functions, ensuring seamless daily operations. 
• Procedural Optimization: We apply and refine administrative procedures, maintaining compliance and enhancing efficiency.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Administrative Efficiency and Operational Effectiveness
Our services provide significant impact to the Puget Sound Agency by: 

• Ensuring Operational Accuracy: We deliver precise, compliant administrative support, reducing errors and costs. 
• Improving Communication Flow: We optimize information sharing, strengthening agency coordination. 
• Supporting Tribal Programs: We enhance the efficiency of Tribal Operations and Social Services, aligning with BIA goals.

Financial:

Contract: DOI BIA OCFO Fin Rep and Analysis

STGS delivers administrative and operational support services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a Department of the Interior (DOI) agency tasked with enhancing quality of life, promoting economic opportunity, and safeguarding trust assets for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives. We enhance the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and the Financial Reporting and Analysis (FRA) Division in their financial reporting and analysis efforts.

Challenges:
The BIA OCFO and FRA Division require robust support for financial reporting and analysis tasks, necessitating: 

• Efficient execution of routine technical accounting duties. 
• Thorough review and reconciliation of accounting documents. 
• Accurate data preparation and processing for accounts and the general ledger.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Comprehensive Financial Reporting and Analysis Support
Our team provides specialized Financial Reporting & Analysis support, achieving the following key outcomes and value for the BIA: 

• Technical Accounting Efficiency: We execute routine accounting tasks with precision, leveraging established principles and techniques. 
• Document Accuracy: We analyze accounting documents for correct classification and authorization, performing reconciliations to ensure reliability. 
• Ledger Optimization: We process data into accounts and the general ledger, resolving discrepancies efficiently.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Financial Reporting Accuracy and Efficiency
Our services provide significant impact to the BIA by: 

• Ensuring Financial Precision: We uphold accuracy and compliance in accounting operations, reducing errors and risks. 
• Boosting Reporting Efficiency: We streamline financial analysis and reporting, delivering time and cost savings. 
• Supporting BIA Leadership: We enhance the mission of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary-Management through reliable financial operations.

Records Management:

Contract: DOI BIA OFA FOIA Personnel and Records Management

STGS delivers Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and records management support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a Department of the Interior (DOI) agency dedicated to enhancing quality of life, promoting economic opportunity, and safeguarding trust assets for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives. We enhance the Office of Federal Acknowledgment (OFA) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA) in processing FOIA requests and managing records.

Challenges:
The BIA OFA requires expert assistance to handle FOIA requests and related records management tasks, necessitating: 

• Swift assembly and delivery of FOIA responses. 
• Efficient management of records. 
• Compliant and timely processing of FOIA requests.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Comprehensive FOIA and Records Management Support
Our team provides specialized FOIA and records management services, achieving the following key outcomes and value for the BIA:

• FOIA Response Optimization: We streamline the assembly and delivery of FOIA responses, ensuring accuracy and speed. 
• Records Management Efficiency: We organize and maintain accessible records, enhancing operational flow. 
• Regulatory Compliance: We process FOIA requests in alignment with regulations, ensuring full adherence.

Value Delivered: Enhancing FOIA Responsiveness and Efficient Records Management
Our services provide significant impact to the BIA by: 

• Boosting FOIA Efficiency: We accelerate request processing, reducing delays and costs. 
• Ensuring Compliance Standards: We uphold FOIA regulations, maintaining operational integrity. 
• Optimizing Records Systems: We streamline records management, supporting the OFA’s mission with reliable access and organization.

SME Support:

Contract: DOI BIA TCR Technical Support

Chenhall Sedona Solutions (CSS) Joint Venture, LLC delivers programmatic, technical, and financial support to the Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). We enhance the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) in aiding Alaska Native and lower 48 states tribes and villages confronting environmental threats.

Challenges:

The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) supports communities facing urgent environmental challenges, such as: 

• Flooding, erosion, and permafrost subsidence. 
• Sea level rise and extreme precipitation. 
• Storm surge, severe weather, water scarcity, and drought-driven wildfires. These issues demand efficient programmatic, technical, and financial solutions to bolster tribal resilience.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Implementation & Planning Support

Our team provides targeted technical support, achieving the following key outcomes and value for BIA: 

• Technical Support: We deliver non-construction technical solutions for tribes engaged in community-led site expansion, relocation, managed retreat, and protect-in-place initiatives. 
• Specialized Expertise: We supply critical capabilities, including construction analysis, engineering, environmental protection, geological insights, and program management support. 
• Innovative Tools & Insights: We provide advanced tools, research reports, and a milestone tracker to optimize TCR operations and decision-making.

Value Delivered: Advancing Tribal Climate Resilience

Our services provide significant impact to BIA by: 

• Strengthening Tribal Resilience: We equip tribes with efficient solutions to combat climate-related threats. 
• Enhancing Technical Capacity: Our expertise and technology-driven tools improve tribal resilience efforts. 
• Boosting BIA Efficiency: We amplify the BIA’s ability to address environmental challenges, maximizing support for affected communities.
  

Contract: DOI BIA TCR Project Manager

STGS delivers project management support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR). The BIA TCR strengthens climate preparedness and resilience across Indian Affairs programs, supporting all Federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Alaska Native villages.

Challenges:

The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) requires robust support to handle increased funding and projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including: 

• Overseeing community relocation initiatives. 
• Managing tribal climate resilience and adaptation efforts. 
• Coordinating technical and financial resources efficiently.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Project Management Support

Our team provides targeted project management services, achieving the following key outcomes and value for BIA: 

• Project Oversight: We streamline management of climate preparedness and resilience projects, ensuring timely execution. 
• Resource Coordination: We optimize technical and financial support delivery to Tribal Nations and Alaska Native villages. 
• Implementation Efficiency: We enhance the rollout of projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, maximizing impact.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Climate Resilience for Indigenous Communities

Our services provide significant impact to BIA by: 

• Boosting Climate Preparedness: We improve resilience across Indian Affairs programs with efficient project execution. 
• Supporting At-Risk Communities: We enable effective responses to climate challenges facing tribal nations. 
• Optimizing Fund Utilization: We ensure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are deployed efficiently for maximum resilience gains.
  

Contract: DOI BIA TCR Program Evaluation Analyst

STGS delivers program evaluation support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR). The BIA TCR collaborates with Tribal Nations and BIA agencies to integrate climate considerations into programs and policies through funding, technical support, and organizational enhancements.

Challenges:

The BIA TCR requires expert evaluation support to optimize its programs and operations, including: 

• Assessing the program website for effectiveness. 
• Conducting an internal controls analysis. 
• Evaluating internal and external communication systems.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Program Evaluation Support

Our team provides targeted evaluation services, achieving the following key outcomes and value for BIA: 

• Program Assessment: We analyze the program website and perform internal controls studies to identify efficiency gains. 
• Operational Review: We assess communication methods, both internal and external, to enhance performance. 
• Actionable Enhancements: We support the implementation of recommendations to optimize program operations.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Program Effectiveness and Efficiency

Our services provide significant impact to BIA by: 

• Boosting Program Efficiency: We refine operations through rigorous evaluation, reducing waste and improving results. 
• Strengthening Internal Systems: Our analysis enhances controls, ensuring reliable and secure processes. 
• Optimizing Communication: We streamline communication channels, improving coordination and outreach effectiveness.

Social Work Services Support:

Contract: DOI BIA RMRO Social Work Services Pilot Project

STGS delivers social work services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a Department of the Interior (DOI) agency committed to enhancing quality of life, promoting economic opportunity, and safeguarding trust assets for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives. We enhance the BIA’s Regional Management and Oversight Office (RMRO) through their Social Work Services Pilot Project.

Challenges:
The BIA RMRO requires robust support to deliver direct social work services, particularly in child welfare, across three resource-scarce reservations, necessitating: 

• Skilled social workers for immediate service delivery. 
• Rapid responses to child endangerment and protection referrals. 
• Effective case management in demanding conditions.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Critical Social Work Services
Our team provides specialized social work support, achieving the following key outcomes and value for the BIA: 

• Direct Service Execution: We deliver efficient social work services, including child welfare, adult protection, and case management. 
• Child Welfare Optimization: We address child endangerment swiftly, completing critical documentation with accuracy. 
• Safety Interventions: We perform assessments and home visits, making decisive actions on child safety, including removals when required.

Value Delivered: Enhancing Social Welfare and Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Our services provide significant impact to the BIA by: 

• Strengthening Remote Communities: We bring vital social work support to underserved reservations, improving access to care. 
• Safeguarding Children: We enhance safety through rapid, effective interventions, reducing risks efficiently. 
• Advancing Welfare Systems: We bolster welfare outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives, aligning with BIA goals.