Defense Industry Initiative (DII) Best Practices Forum June 6, 2013 MVLE, Inc. Creating Futures One Person at a Time Bill Ahlberg Sr. Director of Federal Contracts

 MVLE is an internationally accredited agency that partners with more than 125 commercial businesses in addition to government and other not-for-profit agencies. MVLE supported more than 630 individuals with disabilities this past year, with a commitment to creating futures, one person at a time Our Mission  To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Our Vision  Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth for people living with disabilities. Who We Are

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The Challenge

 In contracting with DoD Agencies and subcontracting with DoD Primes small businesses (SBs) and Non-Profit Agencies (NPAs) are required, like any other contractor, to comply with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplements (DFAR), Public Law and Executive Orders.  As an example, MVLE has received a subcontract that requires certifying to:  Export Control (ITAR/EAR)  Affirmative Action (FAR )  Equal Opportunity (FAR ) and EEO Pre-Award Compliance (FAR )  Certificate Regarding Responsibility Matters (Far )  Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (FAR )  Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Far ) The challenge to Small Business (SB) and NPA’s

 On many of its subcontracts MVLE is required to Certify Cost and Pricing data, Truth in Negotiating (TINA) (USC § 2306a), Procurement Integrity(41 U.S.C. §423, implemented at FAR 3.104), and Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (FAR )  SB/NPA’s operate with low overheads. We tend to be “one deep” at every position.  Large Business has the “luxury” of strong compliance organizations including:  Ethics and Standards  In House Law Department and Access to Outside Counsel  Export and Import Management Office The challenge to Small Business (SB) and NPA’s

Solutions

What has being a protégé to Northrop Grumman brought in the way of a solution…..  Northrop Grumman shares (with all suppliers) it’s Standards of Business Conduct handbook, which is a strong statement of the Northrop Grumman values and their expectations that all small businesses live up to those same values.  Mentoring in such compliance issues as cost and pricing data,  Access to professional organizations like DII, AIA, and Government DCMA

Other Resources  MVLE currently has eLearning training programs utilizing ELITE.  MVLE also has obtained training from other sources

What can Prime Contractors Do to Help What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements? Clearly define that which is required of the supplier Terms and Conditions Certifications Export Requirements Security Requirements

What can Prime Contractors Do to Help What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements? Training Invite Suppliers to: Classroom Training eLearning Webinars Self-Study

What can Prime Contractors Do to Help What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements? Work with Professional Associations to make Associate Memberships available and affordable to SB/ND

Any Questions? William F. Ahlberg