Defense Contracting: Implementation of the Pilot Mentor-Protege Program
NSIAD-94-101
Published: Feb 01, 1994. Publicly Released: Feb 17, 1994.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on the Department of Defense's (DOD) Pilot Mentor-Protege Program, focusing on whether the program: (1) has achieved its goals during its implementation period; and (2) should be reauthorized and extended governmentwide.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
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| Congress may wish to consider delaying its decision until OSADBU conducts its required performance review of the progress and accomplishments realized under approved mentor-protege agreements. However, since there are indications that the current pilot program, with its heavy reliance on reimbursement as mentor incentive, is not the optimal way to increase subcontract awards to SDB, Congress may wish to have DOD test a broader range of incentives. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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DOD awarded a contract in spring 1994 for assistance in managing the mentor-protege program. This assistance includes tracking the progress made under each agreement. DOD does not plan on completing its review until the pilot program nears completion, which is scheduled for 1999. |
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