The DHS Mentor-Protégé Program Relaunches
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICEROSDBUWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/85acefdf47a541bf8d9c77dd9cd8aae6/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has relaunched its Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) to enhance support for small businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The program aims to encourage large business prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to eligible protégés, fostering a diverse environment that promotes collaboration and strengthens subcontracting opportunities. Interested parties can find application details and further information on the DHS MPP website, and for inquiries, they may contact Sharon Davis or Jenista Tobias at dhsmpp@hq.dhs.gov.

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    Sharon Davis
    dhsmpp@hq.dhs.gov
    Jenista Tobias
    dhsmpp@hq.dhs.gov
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