1Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory Mentor/Protégé Program Presented at the Knoxville Chamber Keys to Successful Government Contracting Keith Joy, Director Small Business Programs August 27, 2009 Knoxville, TN
2Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Today, ORNL is DOE’s largest science and energy laboratory $1.3B budget 4,350 employees 3,900 research guests annually $350 million invested in modernization World’s most powerful open scientific computing facility Nation’s largest concentration of open source materials research Nation’s most diverse energy portfolio Operating the world’s most intense pulsed neutron source Managing the billion- dollar U.S. ITER project
3Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Battelle Columbus, Ohio UT-Battelle has managed ORNL since April 2000 Limited Liability Company
4Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy We apply our strengths in science and technology to six major missions Advanced materials Neutron sciences Ultrascale computing Systems biology Advanced energy systems National and homeland security 4Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy
5Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Small Business Program Office Mission Advocate for Small Business Point of Contact Communicating Contracting Opportunities Managing the ORNL Mentor/Protégé Program Promoting partnerships with Minority Educational Institution/HBCU
6Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy A Department of Energy initiative designed to assist energy related firms in an effort to enhance their capability to perform contracts and subcontracts for Oak Ridge National Laboratory and other DOE laboratories and facilities. Those companies eligible to participate in the program include: Small Disadvantaged Businesses Women-Owned Businesses Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Other Minority Institutions of higher learning Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Mentor-Protégé Program
7Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Program Objectives To enhance the capabilities of small businesses to perform contracts and subcontracts for ORNL, other DOE Laboratories and facilities, and other federal agencies. To foster long-term business relationships between small business entities and to provide increased opportunities and resources for small business growth. To provide guidance and use of research facilities and staff, and to assist small business to be competent in their respective industries.
8Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Program Prerequisites Certify as a small business for the NAICS code for services provided to ORNL Have been in business at least two years Have two internal ORNL champions Have at least one existing subcontract with ORNL Be approved by the Director of the Small Business Program Office Be approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
9Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy 9 Assistance Included in the ORNL Mentor/Protégé Agreement Business development and management (e.g., marketing, proposal development, cost estimating, internal cost structure, and human resource practices) Procurement (e.g., acquisition and purchasing) Technical areas (e.g., quality assurance/quality control, engineering, and design) Assistance in obtaining DOE Small Business Innovative Research grants Participation, as approved, in the Mentor’s training courses and programs Access to user facilities at ORNL with the Federal Administrative Charge waiver available to small and nonprofit organizations
10Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy 10 Establishment of a general order subcontract Evaluation of the Protégé’s technical capabilities, assessment of its technical strengths, and identification of areas of potential subcontracting opportunities by the Protégé’s Internal Champions. Introduction of the Protégé to additional contacts within ORNL as well as DOE, other government agencies, other government contractor organizations, the core universities, and related commercial markets. Assistance Included in the ORNL Mentor/Protégé Agreement
11Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Our Current Small Business Protégés
12Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Recent Recognition for Small Business Support 2008 National DOE Mentor of the Year Award
13Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Business Opportunities: Support Services Upcoming procurementsRFPEstimated valueContact Engineering & Technical Support to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Office Summer 2009$20M Stacey Johnson IT Staff Augmentation in Support of the Information Technology Services Division. October 2009TBD Shirley Marion Manager – Library SubscriptionsSummer 2009$3M - $4M Jackie Smith Professional Services & Technical Support to include safety, procedures management, and related compliance services August 2009 $500k (base year $100k with 4 1-year options) Jim Anderson
14Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Upcoming procurementsRFPEstimated valueContact State Energy Partnerships and Energy Efficiency Community Aug./Sept $14M Recovery Act Funded Lisa Hawk Appliance Rebate ProgramAugust 2009 $2M Recovery Act Funded Lisa Hawk Communication & Strategic Planning Support August 2009 $5M (5 year effort) Liz Lynch Weatherization Assistant Web-Based Training Course Development August 2009 $300k Recovery Act Funded Linda Stinnett Commercial Product Trails & Demonstrations with Cast CF8C-Plus Austenitic Stainless Steel September 2009 $900k Recovery Act Funded Linda Stinnett Business Opportunities: Support Services
15Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Business Opportunities: Construction Upcoming procurementsRFPEstimated valueContact 2000 Complex West Demolition Project Fall 2009 $3M - $3.5M Recovery Act Funded Steve Hinton Business Opportunities: ITER Upcoming procurementsRFPEstimated valueContact CATIA Equipment/Systems/Training Support Services August 2009$1M Kelli Kizer For International ITER Business Opportunities, please see: For general information concerning the ITER project, please see:
16Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Upcoming procurementsRFPEstimated valueContact Sigma-Aldrich Chemicals & ProductsFY2009$5M Jackie Smith Plumbing SuppliesFY2010$100k - $300k Automotive SuppliesFY2010$400k - $500k PaintFY2010$100k - $300k Jones Trane HVAC EquipmentFY2010$80k - $85k Building SuppliesFY2010$500k - $750k Business Opportunities: AVID
17Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Lower-Tiered Subcontract Opportunities American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Contact McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Subcontract for Design/Build of Chemistry & Material Sciences Building Clauss Construction Subcontract for Demolition of Bldg. 3026C&D Wooden Superstructure Project Clauss Construction 8956 Winter Gardens Blvd. Lakeside, CA Mr. Pete McGuire or Jim Contratto Main Office: Patrick M. Clauss, President Phone: William Musbach, Sr. VP & Project Manager Phone: Lori Dennett, Executive Assistant Phone: ext. 270
18Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory MANAGED BY UT-BATTELLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Keith S. Joy Director, Small Business Programs (cell) (fax)1060 Commerce Park Ridge, TN 37831
19Managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Ready for the next generation of great science