Overview of the Mentor-Protégé Program Tabisa Kalisa

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Program Vision

•  A value-focused program that is aligned with NASA’s current and future strategy and mission

•  Enhancing the capabilities of eligible Protégés to perform as prime contractors, and subcontractors on NASA contracts

•  To facilitate the formation of long-term business relationships

•  A NASA Center-focused Mentor-Protégé Program

•  Clear guidance and documented processes and procedures

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NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Mentor Eligibility

•  Must have an active and approved subcontracting plan •  Eligible for the award of federal contracts •  Mentor applications are submitted directly to HQ OSBP •  Mentor approval is for a six year period •  Mentor can have multiple Protégés

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NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Protégé Eligibility

•  Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

•  Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

•  Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Concern

•  Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

•  Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

•  Historically Black College and University (HBCU)

•  Minority Serving Institution (MSI)

•  Small Business with an active NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract

•  Entities participating in the Ability One Program •  May not participate in the Program more than twice

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NASA Mentor-Protégé ProgramBenefits of Participation

MentorsEvaluation points on futureproposals Award Fee credits Past Performance Credit

ProtégésIncreased Technical Skills & Business Development Potential for Directed Subcontracts

NASAMore High Tech Companies More Competition – Lower Costs

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HBCU/MSI & Large PrimesBenefits of Participation

Primes earn subcontracting credit Help institutions find another source of revenue utilizing contracts Expose Large Primes to innovative technology at HBCUs/MSIs, for possible infusion into NASA missions Provide students with practical job skills & possible job placement Opportunity for universities and institutions to build/enhance business development capabilities Schools can develop “Contracting Department” and seek other work

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NASA Mentor-Protégé ProgramThe Numbers

27 approved Mentors

14 approved Mentor-ProtégéAgreements

$1.8 million in Mentor support

6 NASA Centers have activeAgreements

Ames Research Center

Glenn Research Center

Goddard Space Flight Center

Johnson Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

Marshall Space Flight Center

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NASA Mentor-Protégé ProgramHBCUs / MSIs

NASA has a One-Percent Goal for HBCU/MSI contracts Under a HBCU/MSI Agreement, the developmentalassistance requirement is higher than small businesses

HBCU/MSI Agreements: 70% Business Development / 30% Technical Assistance Small Business Agreements: 70% Technical Assistance / 30% Business Development

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NASA Mentor-Protégé ProgramHBCU / MSI Agreements

2 Newest HBCU/MSI Mentor-Protégé Agreements at MSFC

Teledyne Brown Engineering and Alabama State University Teledyne Brown Engineering and University of Nevada – Las Vegas

4 Expired Mentor-Protégé Agreements: Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and Alabama A&M University Jacobs Technology and Tuskegee University Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Oakwood University ATK Aerospace and Florida A & M University

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NASA Mentor-Protégé ProgramWay Forward

Introducing “NASA’s Mentor-Protégé Program Road Tour” Pilot – Mid FY2016Planned topics will include “HBCU/MSI Needs Assessment Training 101” and “How to maximize the benefit from the NASA Mentor-Protégé Agreement”

Future one-on-one discussions with HBCUs/MSIs interested in establishing Mentor-Protégé Agreements at NASA Centers Mentor’s Guidebook for large primes interested in partnering with HBCUs/MSI –  Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Updates to the Mentor-Protégé Program Guidebook Educating NASA organizations of Mentor-Protégé Program New Small Business Industry Awards Category –  Mentor-Protégé Agreement of the Year

Mrs. Tabi Kalisa Mentor-Protégé Program Manager

Mrs. Melanie Osei

Mentor-Protégé Program Analyst (Contractor)

NASA Office of Small Business Programs Tel: (202) 358-2088 Fax: (202) 358-3261

Website: www.osbp.nasa.gov

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