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MENTOR - PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

The Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) was created as a pilot program (Public Law 101-510) in 1990. The program was created by former Senator Sam Nunn and implemented by former Defense Secretary William Perry. The program was made permanent in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This program aims to strengthen and modernize the defense industrial base by connecting small businesses with more experienced government contractors.

The Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) was created as a pilot program (Public Law 101-510) in 1990. The program was created by former Senator Sam Nunn and implemented by former Defense Secretary William Perry. The program was made permanent in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This program aims to strengthen and modernize the defense industrial base by connecting small businesses with more experienced government contractors.

The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) strengthens and modernizes the defense industrial base by connecting businesses new to government contracting with more experienced government contractors to provide broader and deeper capabilities to the military supply chain. Through this collaboration, protégés gain critical knowledge, technical expertise, and business development acumen which increases their capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers under DoD contracts, other federal government and commercial contracts. Mentors gain valuable and qualified subcontracting partners to provide technological capabilities to rebuild our military and advance other government priorities.

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Mentor-Protégé Program Objective

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) connects experienced prime contractors with eligible small businesses to foster growth, enhance capabilities, and boost competitiveness in the DoD marketplace.

This program is a win-win, building stronger businesses and a more robust national defense.

The Roles: Who Does What?

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency Mentor-Protégé Program thrives on a collaborative partnership between two key players:

The Mentor: Guiding the Way

Think of the mentor as an experienced guide, typically a large, established prime contractor.

Benefits:

  • Strengthen the Base
  • Future Partnerships

The Protégé: Ready to Grow

Proteges are small businesses gaining guidance to grow, compete, and thrive.

Benefits:

  • Gain Expertise
  • Boost Capabilities
  • Increase Visibility
  • Provide Innovation

Mentor-Protégé Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Notice ID: HDTRA124S0001

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Description: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has a requirement for the Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit eligible mentor and protégé firms for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) MPP in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 219.71, (DFARS) 219.71 and DFARS Appendix I (as amended by 10 U.S.C. 4902 effective December 21, 2023) through this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This announcement will be posted so white papers may be submitted at any time.

Solicitation process:

The solicitation process is basic and transparent. It is a 2-step process:

The Mentor-Protégé (MP) team will submit a white paper in accordance with the requirements in the BAA that describes the technology transfer along with an affirmation from a DTRA Program Manager, Subject Matter Expert, Department or Directorate head stating that the technology transfer will help address one of their top priorities. Add this Change: This affirmation letter will be worked in collaboration with the MPP Senior PM at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

A request for proposal (RFP) by invitation to only those Mentor-Protégé teams whose technology transfer we wish to pursue.

Types of Mentor-Protégé Agreements:

Mentor-Protégé Agreements focus on areas of developmental assistance, which can include technology transfer and technical enhancement, cybersecurity readiness, and business infrastructure.

Reimbursable: Up to $1M per year for 3 years
Credit: Small business subcontracting credit to the mentor
Hybrid: Subcontracting credit for 1 year and reimbursement for an additional 2 years

Resources

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Subpart 219.71
DFARS Appendix I
DoD Mentor-Protégé Home Page

Contact

Ready to explore opportunities with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency?

Contact us at dtra.belvoir.al.mbx.osbp-outreach-2@mail.mil with your organization’s contact information, and be sure to include a capabilities statement. We look forward to speaking with you!

Defense Threat Reduction Agency Office of Small Business Programs
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060

Phone: 703-767-3436