EXTENSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (MPP) Contact, Robert Lavelle, (703) 614-4578; Tracy Mitchell, 1 (800) 553-1858; or Dora Thomas, (703) 697-9383. The DoD FY-1996 Authorization Act extends the date for new program applications to September 30, 1996. Accordingly, DoD is offering an opportunity for potential Mentors to submit requests for participation in the MPP for credit only. Requests for participation in the MPP should be prepared in accordance with the DoD Policy for the Pilot Mentor-Protege Program, Appendix I of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation. Companies interested in participating in the MPP are not required to submit the letter of intent. To expedite the review process, applicants may submit the Mentor-Protege agreement with the initial request. Please submit requests to: Director, DoD Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, 3061 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3061. DoD will continue to support the developmental assistance programs of current program participants. However, under statute, reimbursement to Mentor firms for costs incurred in furnishing developmental assistance after September 30, 1996, is not authorized. If statutory authorization is obtained to extend this period, DoD will publish guidance accordingly. For further information contact: Mr. Tracy Mitchell, 1-800-553-1858, to receive a copy of Appendix I, the DoD Policy, Regulations, and written information about the MPP. Ms. Dora Thomas, 703/697-9383, DoD Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, should be contacted for other information about the MPP.

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