1. Overview Of The NASA Mentor Protégé Program NSPAA/HBCU Technical Assistance Workshop Tabisa T. Kalisa Program Manager Thursday, June 4, 2015

2. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Purpose & Outcome
To assist all categories of small business (protégés) successfully compete for prime contract and subcontract awards by partnering with large companies (mentors) under individual agreements
Measurement of Success:
Successful long-term NASA suppliers
Increase competition
An increase in the number, dollar value, and percentage of subcontracts awarded to protégés by mentor firms
An increase in the number and dollar value of contract and subcontract awards to the protégé after the agreement has ended
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3. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Program Vision
A NASA Center-focused Mentor-Protégé Program
A value-focused program that is aligned with NASA’s current and future strategy and mission
Enhancing the capabilities of eligible Protégés to perform as prime contractors, subcontractors and suppliers under contracts
To facilitate the formation of long-term business relationships
Clear guidance and documented processes and procedures
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where small business makes a big difference

4. NASA Centers Where Mentor-Protégé Agreements are submitted
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
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5. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Mentor Eligibility
Mentors:
Must have an active and approved subcontracting plan
Eligible for the award of federal contracts
Mentor applications are submitted directly to HQ OSBP
Mentor approval is valid for six years and can be renewed
No restrictions on Mentor participations
Mentor applications are approved at the Headquarters Office of Small Business Programs
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
where small business makes a big difference

6. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Protégé Eligibility
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Concern
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Minority Serving Institution (MSI)
Small Business with an active NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract
Entities participating in the Ability One Program
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7. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Steps to Participation
Establish initial eligibility
Identify a counterpart
Conduct a needs assessment of the both the Mentor & Protégé
Develop the agreement
Submit the agreement to the cognizant NASA Center
Agreement endorsed by the NASA Center
Agreement approval from NASA Headquarters Office of Small Business Programs
Comply with the MPP reporting and review requirements
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
where small business makes a big difference

8. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Status As of June 4, 2015
13 active agreements
Since program inception, there have been 33 agreements
4 HBCU Agreements (Complete)
MSFC: Alabama A& M University/Aerojet
MSFC: Tuskegee University/Jacobs Technology
MSFC: Oakwood University/Science Applications International Corporation
MSFC: Florida A & M University/ATK Aerospace (MSFC)
1 HBCU/MSI Mentor-Protégé Agreement under review
MSFC: Boeing/Alabama State University (Alabama)
3 HBCU/MSI Mentor-Protégé Agreements on the Horizon
GSFC: Northrop Grumman/Salish Kootenai College (Montana)
First MP Agreement with a Native American Tribal College
MFSC: Jacobs/Southern University (Louisiana)
MSFC: AeroJet/Cal State University – Northridge Campus

9. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Protégé Benefits to participating in the MPP
HBCU/MSI Protégés receive long lasting, reputable benefits from participating in the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program
HBCUs/MSIs have the opportunity to develop and to respond to Requests For Information, Requests For Proposals and Sources Sought Notices
To pursue contracts as an additional revenue stream vs relying mostly on grants
Valued partnerships between Mentors and HBCUs/MSIs Protégés gain exposure at various levels (i.e. NASA, Mentor and Protégé) and can promote program to counterparts
HBCU/MSI Protégés gain an opportunity to build/enhance technical and business capabilities from NASA large prime contractors while giving students hands on experience
Experience gained from the MPP will strengthen students knowledge and professional experience to assist with future job placements

10. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Examples of Past Developmental Assistance
Lean Six Sigma Training
Identify opportunity for process improvement, cost savings, and increased competitiveness
Hardware Processing Services
Overview of process constraints that must be maintained for the production of hardware to ensure no process creep and execution of the approved baseline process
Value Stream Mapping
Current Condition and Target Condition visual representation of the hardware process including cycle time, talk time, number of operators, conveyance, inventory, process inputs and outputs
Marketing Individual Development
Expand and increase resume development and market experience for job success

11. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Technical Transfer (30%)
Quality Management programs: ISO 9000 certification, SEI/CMM certification
Logistics Systems: Supply Chain Management, transportation management
Sensing and Imagery
Environmental remediation system design
Hazardous material control
Metal machining
Lean Six Sigma
Fiber optics systems design
Network Systems: Design and engineering, implementation
Information system design
Tooling design and fabrication
Product assembly techniques
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
where small business makes a big difference

12. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Business Development (70%)
Organizational planning management: strategic planning, business planning, legal/risk management, proposal development
Business development/marketing/sales: market research, product forecasting, web-based marketing, e-commerce
Human resource management
Financial management
Contract management
Facilities and plant management: security, health and safety, OSHA standards
Any other assistance designed to develop the capabilities of the Protégé under the developmental program
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
where small business makes a big difference

13. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program HBCU/MSI Upcoming Event
2nd Annual HBCU/MSI Partnerships Meeting
Purpose:
Increase awareness of HBCU/MSI capabilities among NASA’s Prime Contractors
Through Matchmaking and Networking Opportunities, enable the Prime Contractors and NASA meet their HBCU/MSI goals
Scheduled:
September 16, 2015
Location:
Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
Registration Website (Open June 22, 2015):

14. Mrs. Melanie Osei-Acheampong NASA Office of Small Business Programs
Contact Information
Mrs. Tabi Kalisa
Mentor-Protégé Program Manager
Mrs. Melanie Osei-Acheampong
Mentor-Protégé Program Analyst (Contractor)
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
Tel: (202)
Fax: (202)
Website:
NASASmallBusiness
@NASA_OSBP
NASAOSBP
NVDB
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
where small business makes a big difference