FY27 Mentor Protege Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG · Response deadline: Sun, 01 Aug 2027
What the government is buying
The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is seeking participants for the Fiscal Year 2027 Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which means the government is looking for innovative approaches rather than a rigidly specified deliverable.
The Mentor-Protégé Program is a long-standing Department of Defense initiative designed to develop small business capabilities through partnerships with established defense contractors. Under this program, "mentor" firms—typically large businesses with extensive defense experience—provide developmental assistance to "protégé" firms, which are eligible small businesses. The assistance can span technical, business, and administrative capabilities, with the goal of enhancing the protégé's ability to compete for and perform government contracts. The DoD MPP is distinct from other agency programs and allows mentors to receive credit toward subcontracting goals or, in some cases, reimbursement for certain costs.
Given the NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), see the solicitation for specific technical focus areas or capability priorities ACC-APG has identified for FY27.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense, Dept of the Army, AMC, ACC, ACC-CTRS, ACC-APG, W6QK ACC-APG |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | MPP-FY2027 |
| NAICS | 541611 |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | August 1, 2027, 1:01 AM EDT |
| Place of performance | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD |
Who can bid
This opportunity involves two distinct roles, and eligibility differs for each:
Protégés must qualify as small businesses under the size standard for NAICS 541611 ($16.5 million average annual receipts). They must be eligible for federal contracting and capable of receiving developmental assistance. Protégés cannot be current or former mentors in the DoD MPP, with limited exceptions.
Mentors are generally large businesses or nonprofit entities with substantial prior defense contracting experience. They must demonstrate the ability to provide meaningful, sustained assistance to a protégé. A mentor may partner with protégés across multiple agreements but faces limits on simultaneous active agreements.
Because no set-aside is specified, this is not restricted to any particular small-business socioeconomic category. However, the program's structure inherently favors small-business participation as protégés. Joint submissions or commitments to form mentor-protégé agreements are likely required—see the solicitation for specific application requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For prospective protégés: Focus your application on clearly articulating capability gaps that align with ACC-APG's mission needs and demonstrating how mentor assistance would close those gaps within a defined timeline. Research existing MPP agreements andACC-APG's technology focus areas. Prepare evidence of your small-business status (SAM registration, DUNS/UEI, and any applicable certifications). Identify potential mentor firms proactively—successful applications often reflect established relationships rather than cold outreach. Quantify expected outcomes: new contract wins, technical certifications, or facility clearances.
For prospective mentors: Emphasize your track record in developing small-business suppliers or prior MPP success. Detail your proposed assistance plan, resource commitments, and how you will measure protégé growth. Align your proposed developmental assistance with ACC-APG's strategic sourcing needs. If seeking reimbursement, understand the cost-allowability rules; if pursuing subcontracting credit, know your baseline.
Both parties: The BAA format allows flexibility but demands precision. Address evaluation factors directly. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and complete. Consider whether teaming with an established MPP participant strengthens your position.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number MPP-FY2027. Note the response deadline of August 1, 2027. The solicitation will contain application procedures, evaluation criteria, agreement templates, and any specific capability priorities for FY27.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →