Eastern Shawnee - Affinis | Joint Venture
Discover a partnership where innovation meets experience, and tradition blends seamlessly with modern expertise. The Eastern Shawnee – Affinis Joint Venture brings together two industry leaders committed to delivering exceptional solutions tailored to meet the complex needs of federal clients.
Together, we offer a comprehensive suite of services ranging from civil engineering and sustainable infrastructure design to advanced technology and environmental solutions. Our joint venture is grounded in a shared dedication to quality, efficiency, and unparalleled customer satisfaction, ensuring that every project is executed with precision and integrity.
As a tribally owned enterprise under the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, ESPS brings a unique perspective and commitment to excellence in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, comprehensive geospatial services, and thorough environmental services. Our capabilities extend to providing specialized staffing solutions that cater to both federal and private sector clients. Holding an 8(a) certification, ESPS offers streamlined and cost-effective federal contracting opportunities, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
With decades of experience, Affinis Corp has established itself as a trusted leader in civil engineering, surveying, and planning services. Our expertise encompasses sustainable design, meticulous infrastructure planning, and specialized water resources management, as well as innovative bridge and structural design solutions. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our federal clients through a collaborative approach that prioritizes listening and learning to deliver exceptional value and results that stand the test of time.
The Eastern Shawnee – Affinis Joint Venture combines the strengths and expertise of both organizations to provide holistic and innovative solutions tailored to your project’s specific needs. Our collaborative approach ensures that you benefit from:
Integrated Expertise: Leveraging a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge to address complex challenges with comprehensive strategies.
Client-Centered Solutions: Focusing on understanding and exceeding client expectations through personalized and responsive service.
Efficient Contracting: Utilizing ESPS’s 8(a) certification to offer streamlined and cost-effective procurement processes.
Commitment to Excellence: Upholding the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and professionalism in every project we undertake.
Both firms are committed to providing top-tier solutions to federal clients, driven by a shared dedication to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Our subject matter experts have experience with all facets of government contracting and 8(a) participation, with backgrounds in engineering, accounting, human resources, marketing, business development, legal entity management, 8(a) applications, and SBA compliance.
This joint venture highlights the complementary strengths of Affinis Corp and ESPS, offering federal clients a wide range of specialized services delivered with precision, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Judy is an Innovative executive with more than 30 years of experience leading organizations, projects, and people. She has a demonstrated ability to drive growth executed by diligent operations and financial prudence. As a creative problem solver, Judy thrives in times of change while keeping a long-term focus. She preemptively identifies and resolves bottlenecks and risks to cultivate high-performing culture and teams. Judy’s experience includes responsibility for daily operations with P&L responsibility of $30M+ revenue and budget.
Matt Metcalf, PE, F.SAME
Managing Partner
Through his almost 30 years of experience, Matt has provided leadership, project execution, client management, and strategic planning in various positions for large and small private-sector organizations. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, business administration and operations, business development, business line diversification, and strategic team building. Since 2012, Matt has become well-versed in Small Business Administration’s contracting assistance programs and positioning businesses for 8(a) government contracting opportunities.
Jason Davis, PE
Managing Partner
Jason has over 25 years of experience including design and project management for clients both in the municipal and federal sectors. He has a vast experience working with various government entities including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, the National Resource Conservation Service, various military Installations, and multiple Kansas and Missouri Levee Districts. With his over 22 years of prior military experience, Jason brings a process-oriented approach to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.
Infrastructure Planning & Design
• Infrastructure Inventory and Assessments
• Rehabilitation and Repair
• Pavement Maintenance – Roadway & Runway
• Roadway Design
• Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning
Sustainable Design & Green Solutions
• Stormwater Quality and Treatment
• Master Planning
• BMP Analysis and Design
Civil Site Planning & Design
• Site Master Planning
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling
• Civil/Site Design
• Topographic, Land, Construction, and Hydrographic Surveying
Levee & Dam Assessment, Analysis
• Levee & Dam Safety Inspections
• Rehabilitation and Repair
The Eastern Shawnee – Affinis Joint Venture is tribally owned by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, a federally recognized tribe. Contracting with tribally owned businesses brings significant benefits to clients, including saving time and money during the acquisition process.
ISBEE & The Buy Indian Act
The U.S. government gives the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) the authority to set aside procurement contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses through The Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. §47). The Buy Indian Act regulations are included in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulations (DIAR) part 1480. The National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and other bureaus in the Department of the Interior may also be authorized to set aside procurement contracts under this Act.
The Buy Indian regulations give preference, where authorized and applicable, to the hiring of Native American employees and purchasing of products, supplies and services from eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). The ESC is eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.
Indian Incentive Program
The U.S. government provides a monetary incentive through its Indian Incentive Program (25 U.S.C. §1544) to eligible prime contractors for hiring Native American-owned companies like the ESC as subconsultants.
The program
• Offers up to 5% of the amount paid to ESC returned to the prime contractor after work is completed
• Requires authorization in the contract
• Requires the funds be expended
The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO) is located in northeastern Oklahoma. The Tribe is governed by the Chief (Executive Branch) and the Business Committee (Legislative Branch). The Business Committee is also responsible for overseeing all business operations of the Tribe.
The Tribe has approximately 3,800 enrolled tribal members throughout the country with large populations around Wyandotte, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregan; and Waco, Texas. During the great depression, some families moved to the west coast in search of work and opportunities.
The Tribe is historically from the Ohio River Valley. With the signing of the Treaty of Fort Meigs, the Shawnees were moved to reservations. The Indian Removal Act was passed in 1830. In 1831, the Lewistown Reservation Shawnee were forcibly removed from Ohio to northeast Oklahoma becoming the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. In the 1870s tribal membership dropped to just 69 people.
The Tribe today operates Indigo Sky Casino & Resort, Outpost Casino, Shawnee Skies Training Center & Shooting Complex, and Eastern Shawnee Printshop. The Tribe is also a majority shareholder in People’s Bank of Seneca and co-owns Bearskin Healthcare & Wellness Center.
To learn more about the ESTO, visit https://estoo-nsn.gov
We invite you to explore how the Eastern Shawnee – Affinis Joint Venture can partner with you to achieve your project’s goals with excellence and innovation. Together, we are building a future where quality infrastructure and advanced technology solutions pave the way for sustainable growth and development.
Contact Us today to learn more about our services and how we can collaborate to bring your vision to life.
