Who We Are
Bakinaw Federal Contracting and Karna, LLC have combined capabilities to form a dynamic joint venture company that delivers comprehensive solutions across the healthcare and public health sectors. As an approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between a tribally owned SBA-certified 8(a) firm and an experienced federal health contractor, the Bakinaw-Karna Joint Venture (JV) offers a suite of services spanning strategic health initiatives and technical program support. Together, we bring decades of experience supporting federal and commercial agencies, leveraging evidence-based strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and a shared commitment to operational excellence.
Joint Capabilities
Health Analytics
We provide a rapid, agile, and coordinated response to collect, analyze, and interpret complex health data—so insights are not just produced, but used to drive timely, informed decisions and measurable impact.
Health Communication
Our communication team translates complex information into material that resonates with intended audiences. From small marketing campaigns to national communication models, our agile team applies cutting-edge communication science to rapidly produce research-based, relevant, and timely solutions.
Research & Evaluation
We partner with organizations to rapidly design and execute rigorous, practical research and evaluation that translates data into action.
Tailored Third-Party Administration
Our team delivers tailored third party administration (TPA) solutions that strengthen daily operations while optimizing analytics, automation, and AI to support regulatory compliance and improve member and stakeholder experience.
Training & Technical Assistance
Our team provides agile, rapid, and integrated technical assistance, training, and network coordination. Our training and TA solutions strengthen workforce capacity, enables collaboration, and helps programs move from strategy to real world, sustainable impact.
Contracting Advantages
The Bakinaw-Karna JV is designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients by offering scalable, mission-driven services and staffing support that span the full project lifecycle. Bakinaw’s tribally-owned 8(a) certification streamlines federal contracting, product development, and staff augmentation. Karna’s affiliation with the Celerian Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with 50 years of experience providing technical and programmatic services to the federal government, enhances its reach and infrastructure. This synergy ensures that clients receive tailored solutions and the agility and technical depth needed to meet evolving challenges with confidence.
As a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between a tribally owned SBA-certified 8(a) firm and an experienced federal health contractor, the contracting advantages include:
Direct Awards and Set-Asides: Our JV is eligible for direct awards up to $25 million with civilian agencies and $100 million with the Department of Defense.
Compliance with Small Business Goals: By partnering with us, clients can fulfill small business contracting goals established by the Small Business Administration (SBA), while still benefiting from enhanced operational capacities brought by the partnership.
Lower Costs and Streamlined Contracting: Our JV offers streamlined solutions to clients, reducing the administrative burdens and costs compared to contracting with multiple disparate entities.
JV Details
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858