Mentor Prot?g? Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit eligible mentor and protégé firms. This is a Two-Step Open BAA where white papers are currently being accepted for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) MPP. Formal proposals are not being accepted at this time. White papers are accepted through September 30, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
DTRA seeks to enhance the capabilities of eligible protégé firms to support its mission in combating weapons of mass destruction, improvised threats, and nuclear proliferation. This BAA operates under DFARS 219.71 and DFARS Appendix I. White papers will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and selected offerors will be invited to submit formal proposals, subject to fund availability.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Submission of white papers focusing on technology transfer and developmental assistance.
- White papers must align with DTRA's science and technology emphasis areas or strategic objectives.
- A Command Endorsement Letter from DTRA leadership is mandatory.
- White papers are limited to 10 pages (excluding endorsement letter and eligibility certification).
Contract Details
- Type: Two-Step Open BAA (FAR 6.102(d)(2))
- Incentives: Reimbursable, credit, or hybrid Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPAs).
- Period of Performance: Up to 36 months for agreements, with potential option periods.
- Individual Contract Awards: Will vary, not exceeding regulatory amounts.
Eligibility / Target Audience
- Eligible Protégés: Small and disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, Indian-owned small businesses, Native Hawaiian organization-owned small businesses, and non-traditional contractors. Protégés must be small businesses eligible for federal contracts and independent of the mentor firm.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for the BAA itself, but the program targets specific small business categories for protégés.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: UNCLASSIFIED submissions via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- White Paper Acceptance: February 12, 2024, through September 30, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Relevance to DTRA goals, technical approach, cost, endorsement letter, and mentor/protégé information.
- DTRA will not reimburse for costs associated with developing white papers.
Contact Information
- Primary: Cornelia Ruffin (cornelia.f.ruffin.civ@mail.mil, 571-616-6776)
- Secondary: John Anderson (john.e.anderson378.civ@mail.mil, 571-616-5739)