Mentor Protege Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: HDTRA124S0001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1328daaf81a347b688ab419642bc2a32/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking eligible mentor and protégé firms for participation in the Mentor Protege Program (MPP) through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The program aims to provide administrative management and general management consulting services to the Department of Defense (DoD). This is a Two-Step Open BAA, with Step-One involving the submission of white papers. Selected offerors will proceed to Step-Two for the submission of a formal proposal. Evaluation of white papers will occur throughout the twelve-month posting period. Mentor firms whose white papers align with the BAA's intent may be solicited for technical and cost proposals, subject to program funds availability. Formal proposals are not being accepted at this time.

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