1. Leveraging Assistance from MBDA
Presented by:
MBDA Federal Procurement Center
Operated by the MEDA

2. Minority Business Development Agency
An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that helps create and retain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of minority owned businesses of all sizes
National network of 44 business centers and a wide range of domestic and international strategic partners
Provides clients with the technical assistance and access to capital, contract opportunities, and new markets
The Federal Procurement Center is the first MBDA center that is 100% focused on Federal Government procurements. We help companies with over $1 million in federal past performance to grow their sales to the Government.

3. MBDA Federal Procurement Center
Only MBDA business center focused solely on federal contracting
Provides federal contracting assistance to 70 minority business enterprises (MBEs) nationwide
Serves experienced minority owned federal contractors strong federal past performance
Provides services to supplement each company’s business development capabilities
Distributes Agency opportunities and market research requests to the entire MBDA network
The Federal Procurement Center is the first MBDA center that is 100% focused on Federal Government procurements. We help companies with over $1 million in federal past performance to grow their sales to the Government.

4. Federal Procurement Center Services
We help MBEs to access federal opportunities, we help federal agencies to access qualified MBEs
Services include:
Facilitating relationships with federal decisions makers
Align company qualifications with procurement opportunities
Initiating teaming relationships with other contractors
Proposal review for compliance and pricing issues
Updates on federal programs and procurement trends
Collaboration with strategic partner organizations
Conduct training and networking sessions
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5. A Resource for Agencies and Prime Contractors
Federal agencies contact us looking for companies with specific capabilities and attributes to consider for upcoming procurements to supplement their market research
Businesses contact our Center looking for companies with specific capabilities and attributes that they want to consider for teaming partners on upcoming procurements
Our Center is a go-to partner for organizations looking for the best minority-owned federal contractors.
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6. Department of Energy MOU
The DOE has signed an MOU with MBDA to assist the agency in accessing minority-owned businesses of all sizes.
MBDA works with the DOE OSDBU Office, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, and the national network of DOE Labs and Sites
MBDA supports DOE’s new “Minorities in Energy Initiative”
The Federal Procurement Center distributes DOE opportunities and market research request to all MBDA Business Centers nationwide
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7. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA has asked MBDA to assist the agency in accessing minority-owned Veteran Owned Businesses
MBDA works with the VA OSDBU Office, The VA Technology Acquisition Center, and the VA Strategic Acquisition Center.
The VA is looking for “Procurement Ready” SDVOSB and VOSB companies
The VA will expedite the CVE Verification process for companies that can provide the services and products they need
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8. Strategic Partners National 8(a) Association
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
UNCF Special Programs
The Latino Coalition
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9. Strategic Partners (Continued)
Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBUs)
Department of Energy
Department of Agriculture
Department of Homeland Security
Agency for International Development
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
Small Business Administration
Department of State
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11. Contact Information:
Diane Lee Project Director Phone (313) ext. 116
Matt Kanary Consultant Phone x117
100 River Place, Suite 300 Detroit, MI Telephone #:
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