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

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 NASA Office of Small Business Programs where small business makes a big difference

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 NASA Office of Small Business Programs where small business makes a big difference

NASA Centers Where Mentor-Protégé Agreements are submitted NASA Office of Small Business Programs where small business makes a big difference

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

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 NASA Office of Small Business Programs where small business makes a big difference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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): www.osbp.nasa.gov

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) 358-2088 Fax: (202) 358-3261 Website: www.osbp.nasa.gov NASASmallBusiness @NASA_OSBP NASAOSBP NVDB NASA Office of Small Business Programs where small business makes a big difference