Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) ARMY MPP-I-25-001
ID: BAAARMYMPPI25001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b42c12c967e746bc8fd73c568bb26aae/view
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    The Department of the Army's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is seeking eligible Mentor Firms for its Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA ARMY-MPP-I-25-xx) for Fiscal Year 2025-26. This two-step process requires interested Mentor Firms to submit white papers detailing their proposed approach, protégé development, subcontractor involvement, and financial estimates, with a focus on enhancing small business capabilities and fostering long-term business relationships within the Department of Defense (DoD). The program is crucial for increasing the participation of small businesses as subcontractors and suppliers under DoD contracts, ultimately supporting the Army's mission to maintain land dominance. Interested parties should contact Andrew Heisler at ANDREW.C.HEISLER.CIV@ARMY.MIL or Pamela Monroe at PAMELA.L.MONROE8.CIV@ARMY.MIL for further information, and note that white papers must be submitted by the specified deadlines, with a maximum length of 15 pages.

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    FY25 Army MPP_ BAA Solicitation Final.docx
    The Department of the Army's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA ARMY-MPP-I-25-xx) for its Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). This two-step BAA seeks eligible Mentor Firms to assist Protégé Firms, particularly small businesses, in enhancing their capabilities to perform as DoD contractors and suppliers, fostering long-term business relationships. The program offers Reimbursable, Credit, and Hybrid agreements, with a three-year performance period. Interested mentors must first submit a white paper, not exceeding 15 pages, detailing their approach, protégé development, subcontractor involvement, and financial estimates. Key evaluation criteria for white papers include the mandatory use of authorized subcontractors (HBCU, MSI, etc.) for at least 5% of the total contract value, a minimum of 50% engineering and technical assistance, and an affirmation memorandum from an Army Program Office. Selected firms will then be invited to submit full technical and cost proposals.
    FY25 Army MPP_ BAA Solicitation.docx
    The Department of the Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is seeking eligible Mentor Firms for its Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) for Fiscal Year 2025-26. This two-step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) requires interested Mentor Firms to submit white papers, followed by technical and cost proposals if the white paper aligns with the program's objectives and available funding. The program aims to enhance small business capabilities, increase their participation in DoD and other contracts, and foster long-term business relationships. White papers must not exceed 15 pages and detail the mentor and protégé companies, their relationship, the proposed approach, subcontractor involvement (minimum 5% of contract value), benefits to the Army, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing. A key requirement is an Affirmation Memorandum from an Army Program Office or Technical Advisor, confirming the proposed developmental assistance addresses an Army gap or interest. Evaluation criteria prioritize relevance to DoD/Army requirements, engineering and technical assistance (at least 50% of effort), subcontractor utilization, business development assistance, and the mentor's capabilities and past performance.
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