Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) ARMY MPP-I-25-001

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) ARMY MPP-I-25-001 for its Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). This two-step BAA seeks eligible Mentor Firms to partner with Protégé Firms (small businesses) to enhance their capabilities as subcontractors and suppliers for Department of Defense (DoD) and other government contracts. The program aims to foster long-term business relationships and expand the small business industrial base supporting the Army's mission.

Purpose & Scope

The MPP provides incentives for major DoD contractors (Mentor Firms) to furnish small business concerns (Protégé Firms) with assistance. This assistance is designed to enhance Protégé capabilities, increase their participation in DoD and other contracts, and establish lasting business relationships. Developmental assistance must focus at least 50% on engineering and technical support (technology transfer) and align with Army priority technology areas, including AI/ML, Advanced Materials, Autonomy, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare. Cybersecurity compliance, such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC, is also a key consideration.

Eligibility

• Mentor Firms: Must be approved by the DoD MPP or be in the process of approval, and possess an active small business subcontracting plan.
• Protégé Firms: Eligibility is detailed in DFARS Appendix I.
• Authorized Subcontractors: Agreements must utilize Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU), Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), APEX Accelerators, Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP), Women’s Business Centers (WBC), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), or Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs). These subcontractors must contribute a minimum of 5% of the total proposed contract value.

Contract Details

• Type: Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
• Agreements: Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPAs) can be Reimbursable, Credit, or Hybrid.
• Period of Performance: A maximum of three years (36 months) for any agreement.
• Value: Individual contract awards will vary based on proposal complexity, not exceeding regulatory amounts specified in DFARS Appendix I. White papers proposing costs over $600,000 annually require additional justification.

Submission & Evaluation

• Step 1: White Paper Submission: Interested Mentor Firms must submit white papers via email to ANDREW.C.HEISLER.CIV@ARMY.MIL and PAMELA.L.MONROE8.CIV@ARMY.MIL with the subject line "FY25-26 Mentor Protégé Program White Paper". White papers are limited to 15 pages (excluding affirmation memo and DCAA/DCMA approval letters) and must include sections on Mentor/Protégé profiles, relationship, approach, subcontractor details, benefit to Army, subcontracting, and pricing ROM.
• White Paper Due Date: January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
• Evaluation: White papers are evaluated for consistency with program objectives. Key pass/fail criteria include the participation of authorized subcontractors, the amount of engineering/technical assistance, and a valid Affirmation Memorandum from an Army Program Office. Debriefings for white paper submissions will not be provided.
• Step 2: Proposal Submission: Only firms whose white papers are deemed consistent with the BAA's intent will be solicited to submit formal technical and cost proposals, which will be due 30 days after release.

Points of Contact

• Primary: Andrew Heisler (ANDREW.C.HEISLER.CIV@ARMY.MIL, 520-671-3005)
• Secondary: Pamela Monroe (PAMELA.L.MONROE8.CIV@ARMY.MIL, 703-695-3220)