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Mentor-Protégé Program

The Air Force Mentor-Protégé Program, managed by Eileen King, aims to enhance opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, including Women-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned firms. By facilitating technology transfer and business assistance, the program increases participation in the DoD and commercial sectors. With over 700 businesses developed and 137 active agreements, this initiative fosters long-term mentor-protégé relationships, ensuring a broader defense supplier base and improved subcontracting outcomes. Participate in shaping the future of defense contracting.

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Mentor-Protégé Program

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  1. Mentor-Protégé Program Prepared By: Eileen King Air Force Mentor-Protégé Program Manager

  2. DoD M-P PROGRAM • GOALS • Transfer Technology and Business Assistance to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Women-Owned Businesses (WOBs), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOBs), HUBZone Small Businesses, and firms employing the severely handicapped • Increase SDB participation in DoD, Federal, and Commercial arena • Facilitate long-term relationships between mentor and protégé 1991 Defense Authorization Act PL 101-510 831 FUTURE GOAL Follow on of Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) participants into the DoD MP Program

  3. DoD M-P PROGRAM BRIEF PROGRAM SYNOPSIS cont.. • Limited to eligible small business subgroups (SDBs, 8As, SDVOSBs, HUBZONE concerns, and Women-Owned Small Businesses) but expanding • Helped develop over 700 small businesses throughout U.S.; highly regarded by Congress, other agencies and industry • Presently 137 active agreements

  4. DoD M-P PROGRAM 137 Current Active Mentor-Protégé Agreements 99 Reimbursable Agreements 38 Credit Agreements

  5. THE AIR FORCE MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

  6. AF M-P PROGRAMORGANIZATIONAL CHART Air Force (SAF/SB) Support Contractor 311 HSW/BC AF Mentor-Protégé Program Office Eileen King Program Manager Mentors & Protégés SBDC’s Subcontractor PTAC’s Subcontractor HBCU/MI’s Subcontractor

  7. AF MP PROGRAM FOCUS • AF Seeking Increase in War Fighter Mentors • Broader Defense Supplier Base • Primary Focus • Military Aircraft / Engines • Robotics • Weapons Systems Manufacturing • Missiles & Space Systems • Program Emphasis • Mentors failing to meet Subcontracting Goals

  8. PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR MENTORS

  9. MENTOR BENEFITS • Achievement of Subcontracting Goals/Requirements • Helps achieve outstanding DCMA ratings on SB SubKg Plan reviews • Funding to develop preferred, qualified suppliers • Flexible AF M-P contract • Mentor writes the contract—proposal becomes the contract SOW • Plan can change as M-P relationship evolves • Expanded Small Business Supplier (SB) Base • Suppliers qualified to Mentor’s Standards • Long-term, Stable Partnerships • Streamlined Subcontracting Procedures • Sole source to protégés ILO competition • Federally funded training programs developed by HBCU/MI • Screen student interns for potential future employment • Student interns for both mentor and protégé

  10. BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

  11. AF BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) • BAA document and attachments posted on FEDBIZOPPS - http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ • FY06 BAA – release o/a 1 Oct 05 • 3 or more proposal submissions • Detailed proposal instructions • Technical criteria and weights • BAA identifies AF thrust areas

  12. AF BAA THRUST AREAS

  13. POINTS OF CONTACT & KEY WEBSITES • AF Program Manager – Eileen King (210) 536-6305 • eileen.king@brooks.af.mil • On-Site Contractor Support – IVIS PSC Program Manager • Fred Chandler – (210) 536-6376 – frederick.chandler@brooks.af.mil • Department of Defense • www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/mentor_protégé • Air Force Mentor-Protégé Website: • http://selltoairforce.org/Programs/MentorProtege/mp_program.asp • FedBizOpps Website: • http://www.fedbizopps.gov

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