Mechanism	Description	Features/Characteristics
Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Refer to PL 101-510, National Authorization Act for 1991, Section 831, as amended	The DoD/DoE Mentor-Protégé Program provides incentives to major DoD/DoE contractors to assist small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) enhance their capabilities to satisfy DoD/DoE contract and subcontract requirements; to increase participation of SDBs as subcontractors under DoD/DoE, other Federal and commercial contracts, and to establish long term business relationships between SDBs and major contractors.	Used as an outreach tool between SDBs and major contractors SDB proteges receive technical assistance at no cost from their prime contractor mentor Long term relationships fostered between DoD/DoE contractors and SDBs MPP supports the nation's defense effort and contributes to a stronger economic base Technical assistance costs incurred by mentors for protégé development may be credited toward their established subcontracting goals and/or included in their indirect cost pool Expands the business base of protégé firm by enhancing capabilities to be more competitive and successful in obtaining future government contracts

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