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S.A.M.E. Philadelphia Post Partnering With Small Business

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

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  1. 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

  2. Presentation Objectives • Mentor-Protégé Program Highlights • Other Resources for Technical Assistance • Overview of Simplified Acquisition • Overview of USACE Philadelphia’s FY08 Forecast

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

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