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S.A.M.E. Philadelphia Post Partnering With Small Business. Presented by Cheryl W. Chandler, Deputy for Small Business U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District September 12, 2007. Presentation Objectives. Mentor-Protégé Program Highlights Other Resources for Technical Assistance
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S.A.M.E. Philadelphia Post Partnering With Small Business Presented by Cheryl W. Chandler, Deputy for Small Business U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District September 12, 2007
Presentation Objectives • Mentor-Protégé Program Highlights • Other Resources for Technical Assistance • Overview of Simplified Acquisition • Overview of USACE Philadelphia’s FY08 Forecast
The Mentor-Protégé Program • Background • Established in 1991 by P. L. 101-510 as a Pilot Program to increase small business participation in contracting. • The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program is the pre-eminent program within the Federal government for the transformation of a small business firm with high potential to a firm of substance, that is, one able to perform well as a prime contractor and/or a subcontractor.
The Mentor-Protégé Program • Purpose • To increase the Army’s industrial supplier base by encouraging major DoD prime contractors to assist SDB’s and other qualified protégés in developing their technology and businesses.
The Mentor-Protégé Program • Mentor-Protégé Programs are sponsored by DoD and SBA • Policies and procedures differ between agencies • Research the M-P agreements for each agency • DA does not approve J-Vs, therefore the rules of affiliation apply to determine size • SBA has authority to approve JVs under its 8(a) M-P Program
The Mentor-Protégé Program • Who qualifies to participate? • As Protégé; • Qualified SDBs • Women-owned SB • Indian-owned • Native Hawaiian Organization-owned small businesses • HUBZones • SDVOSBs and • Organizations employing severely disabled or handicapped individuals
The Mentor-Protégé Program • Who qualifies to participate? • As Mentor • Must have at least 1 active DoD subcontracting plan • Be eligible for award of Federal contracts • May be an 8(a) graduate • Committed to small business and protégé • Can mentor more than one protégé under separate agreements
Mentor-Protégé Program • Mentor Benefits • Long-term relationship with a trusted business partner • Qualified source at competitive prices • Ability to award subcontracts directly • Help achieving subcontracting goals • Subcontracting opportunities • Source of qualified employees from HBCU/MI
Mentor-Protégé Program • Protégé Benefits • Technology transfer • Technical management skills • Long-term relationship • Enhanced competitiveness • Subcontracting opportunities • Source of qualified employees from HBCU/MI FOR MORE INFO... Go to: http://www.sellingtoarmy.info or Contact Program Manager (Acting), Mr. Paul Gardner at 703-697-2868
Small Business Development Centers • SBDCs • Created in 1980 to grow businesses throughout the US • Partner with SBA to assist businesses • Provide consulting and educational services to entrepreneurs • Established several programs to help start up businesses
Small Business Development Centers • SBDCs • Funded by state and other sources • Developed specialized programs • Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) • Funded by DLA • Environmental Management Program (EMAP) • Technical Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP) • International Business Assistance Program (IBAP) FOR MORE INFO CONTACT .. Temple University SBDC @ (215) 204-4572 The Wharton School SBDC @ (215) 898-4861
Procurement Technical Assistance Program • Currently 93 PTACs nationwide with over 250 local offices • Form a national network of centers to support and extend the Defense Logistic Agency’s mission as well as other Government agencies • Most services provided free of charge
Procurement Technical Assistance Program • PTACs • Provide Government contracting assistance by • Determining suitability for contracting • Helping to obtain the necessary registrations and certifications • Networking • Identifying bid opportunities • Providing help with proposal preparation • Assisting with contract performance issues • Assisting with audit preparation FOR MORE INFO CONTACT .. Ms. Faye Fritz @ Temple University (215) 204-3532 Mr. Clyde Stoltzfus @ Trustees University of Pennsylvania (717) 233-3326
Simplified Acquisition • Purchase of services and supplies that typically do not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $100,000.00. • Efficient • Economical • Government Purchase Card • Efficient • Economical • Faster processing, most contractors are paid within 24-48 hours • Combines purchases into one monthly statement • Purchase Orders • Blanket Purchase Agreements
Small Business Opportunities for FY08 • Construction Estimate • Beach Erosion, East Pont, NJ $1-4M • FAA • Mechanical Rooms Upgrade $1-5M • Security Gate Upgrade $200K • Material Test Lab $500K-$1M • DW & FW Distribution System Upgrade $1-4M • Bldg 39 Demo $50-75K
Small Business Opportunities for FY08 • Lease of Equipment Estimate • Ft. Mifflin, Area A $250-$500K • Ft. Mifflin, Area C $250-$500K • Kilcohook Area 1 $250-$500K • Kilcohook Area 3 $300-$700K • Oldman’s $200-$500K • Pedricktown North $200-$500K • Pedricktown South $200-$500K
Sub-Contracting Opportunities Military Construction Estimate • Aberdeen Proving Ground C4ISR $500M Civil Works • Great Egg to Peck Beach $1-5M • Cape may Inlet to LWR Township $400K • Barnegat to Little Egg Harbor Inlet $5-10M • Dewey/Rehoboth, DE $1-5M • Lower Cape May Meadows $5-10M • Townsend Inlet to Cape May $5-10M
Summary • Resources are available to help small businesses be successful • Do your homework • Small business specialists are an important resource • Sub-contracts can open doors to an organization
Websites for More Information • http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/hqsb(USACE SB office) • www.sba.gov(SBA) • http://www.fedbizopps.gov/(For all government contracting opportunities) • www.FedTeds.gov(Federal Technical Data Solutions website for solicitation information) • www.dtic.mil/hbcu.html(for HBCU information) • www.acq.osd.mil/far(Federal Acquisition Regulation) Contact information: Cheryl W. Chandler (215) 656-6867 E-mail address: cheryl.w.chandler@usace.army.mil