About MPP

Program Update

Under the MPP, small businesses are partnered with larger companies. and in the past five years, DoD’s MPP has successfully helped more than 190 small businesses fill unique niches and become part of the military’s supply chain. Many mentors have made the MPP an integral part of their sourcing plans. Protégés have used their involvement in the MPP to develop technical capabilities. Successful mentor-protégé agreements provide a winning relationship for the protégé, the mentor and the DoD.

Mentors shape careers, fortify the defense industry, and foster connections.

Mentors partner with small businesses to help enhance their capabilities to perform as subcontractors and viable suppliers under DoD contracts as well as other federal government and commercia contracts.

Develop a high-quality subcontracting pool

Receive cost reimbursement and a credit toward small business contracting goals

Pursue new market opportunities as part of a team

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Protégés receive guidance from top Prime Contractors.

Protégés connect with experts from top Prime Contractor companies, receiving assistance with things like:

Technical and/or management assistance

General administrative assistance

Training and education

Business development

+ much more

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Steps to participating in the Mentor-Protégé Program

Establish a Counterpart:Mentors and Protégés are responsible for finding each other.

Determine Agreement Type:Reimbursable, Credit, or Hybrid.

Develop the Agreement:Align developmental assistance with the protégé's strategic vision.

Submit Agreement Proposal:Contact the agency’s small business office for submission details.

Start the Agreement:Credit agreements start on approval; reimbursed agreements start when funds are obligated.

Follow Reporting and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Review and Reporting Requirements: These impact the mentor's reimbursement eligibility in the remaining years of direct reimbursement agreements.

Ask Questions:Contact your agency’s small business office or email dodmpp@osd.mil for assistance.

A more in-depth guide to MPP participation can be found here:How to Participate

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