This post walks you through the highlights on the new mentor-protégé landscape. The SBA did some housekeeping with the regulations, revising various rules to clarify SBA intentions and to eliminate references to the 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program-check out SmallGovCon’s coverage at the bottom of this post where we look at each change in-depth. With the ASMPP proving successful, the SBA determined that it no longer needed a separate 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program, and the consolidation would “eliminate confusion regarding perceived differences between the two Programs” and “remove unnecessary duplication of functions within SBA.” At the time, the SBA kept the separate 8(a) Mentor-Protégé program operational, even though the ASMPP was open to 8(a) companies and offered similar benefits. In 2016, the SBA capitalized upon its success with the 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program by adding the All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP), allowing any small business regardless of socioeconomic distinction to act as a protégé. SBA has now implemented its overhaul and consolidation through a final rule follow along as we take you through what you need to know about the new rules. We first wrote about the proposed rule changes back in November 2019. SBA began looking at how to streamline the programs. Since the All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program was introduced in 2016, confusion between the two programs has persisted. This change has been years in the making. The goal: to eliminate duplications in regulations and to alleviate confusion between the two programs. Possibly earning credit for subcontracts awarded pursuant to MPP Agreement(s) toward subcontracting goals contained in their subcontracting plan.The 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protégé Program has officially been consolidated into the All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program.Identifying subcontractors and streamlining the procurement process. Taking the opportunity to award non-competitive subcontracts to Protégés or other DOE Protégés in the program.Utilizing the unique/specialized skills of the Protégé and shortening the learning curve of bringing on a new subcontractor.Helping small businesses and minority institutions of higher learning expand their capacity and successfully compete for DOE prime contracts and subcontracts through developmental and technical assistance.There are many benefits for a Mentor helping a Protégé develop their business, including: Eligibility to receive possible non-competitive subcontracts from DOE and other federal agencies with MPP at 8(a) program thresholds of $7M for manufacturing NAICs and $4M for all other.Long-term relationships with small and/or large businesses to form teaming arrangements and/or joint ventures and.Advice and mentorship on program and project management, information technology, business equipment, and workspaces.Technical, financial management, and developmental assistance from an established DOE prime contractor to gain the knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed to successfully compete for DOE prime contracts.It also provides resources to help promote small business engagement to advance the DOE's missions.Ī Protégé receives a wide range of business development help from their Mentor, including: This video covers the background, areas of eligibility, and how to participate in the DOE's Mentor Protégé Program. This program encourages DOE prime contractors to assist small disadvantaged businesses (SDB) certified by SBA under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (8(a)), other small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses (WOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small businesses, historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs), and other minority institutions of higher learning to enhance their capabilities and improve their abilities to perform contracts and subcontracts for the DOE and other federal agencies. The DOE’s MPP seeks to foster long-term business relationships between small businesses and DOE prime contractors and to increase the overall number of small businesses that receive DOE prime contracts and subcontracts. This program operates separately from the Small Business Administration’s (SBA's) Mentor Protégé Program (All Small MPP). The MPP helps increase participation and maximize opportunities for small businesses to work with the Department. The Department of Energy’s (DOE or the Department) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) manages the DOE's Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP).
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