The Pilot Mentor-Protege Program: a viable program for Government procurement?
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Rodriguez, Raymond J.
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1993-06Advisor
Lamm, David V.
Hocevar, Susan P.
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The Pilot Mentor-Protege Program was implemented October 1, 1991. It is a
voluntary program that provides incentives for major defense contractors to provide
developmental assistance to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). The developmental
assistance provided should enhance the capabilites of SDBs to perform as subcontractors
and suppliers under Government and commercial contracts and increase Small
Disadvantage Business participation in Department of Defense subcontracting. This study
was undertaken to assess the current perceptions of industry regarding the program and
to determine if the program has a viable future in Government procurement.
The results of the study indicate an overall positive impression of the program exists
in industry, especially among current participants. There are active mentor-protege
relationships in which the assistance being provided is improving the capabilities of the
protege. There are, however, some undesirable aspects and barriers that limit participation and effectiveness.
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