Implementation of a Mentor-Protege Program by a Major Department of Defense Contractor

Abstract

Public Law 101-510 established the pilot Mentor-Protege Program. This is a voluntary program designed incentives for major Department of Defense contractors to furnish disadvantaged small business concerns with assistance designed to enhance their capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers under both Government and commercial contracts. This study was undertaken to assess the environment for program implementation by analyzing the perceptions of one large DoD contractor and the small disadvantaged business community regarding the Mentor-Protege program and DoD's implementing guidance. The results of this study indicate: There is generally a positive impression of this program and the assistance offered by this program would be effective in improving the capabilities of small disadvantaged businesses. There are, however, several barriers present that could prevent program implementation or limit its effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246857

Entities

People

  • Andrew D. Huff

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Motivation
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Small Business
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.