How to Get Started
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs typically opens two cycles per year for Mentor-Protégé Agreements. The process involves:
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Submission of a White Paper
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Invitation to submit a proposal
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Proposal submission
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Contract award
Note: Mentor-Protégé teams must also include support of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
The awarded agreement is a two-year contract that includes dedicated funding to support the partnership and its goals.
Our Approach
S³ supports Protégés by providing:
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Technical assistance and mentorship
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Business development guidance
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Help establishing compliant and efficient business systems
We are committed to building long-term, strategic partnerships that create value for the Protégé, for S³, and for the Department of Defense.
What the Program Does
The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program connects experienced defense contractors (Mentors) with small businesses (Protégés) to:
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Strengthen their ability to perform as DoD Prime contractors
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Improve business systems and operations
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Expand their role in the defense industry
The DoD Mentor-Protégé
Program at S³
At S³, we understand the unique challenges small businesses face — because we’ve been there. As a former small business ourselves, we know what it takes to grow into a successful defense contractor.
In 2016, S³ became an approved Mentor in the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program, helping small businesses build the skills and capabilities needed to compete for prime and subcontracting opportunities.
Guiding the Next Generation
of DoD Partners
Through the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program, S³ helps small businesses grow into capable, competitive defense contractors — strengthening our industry, our partners, and our mission.
