Mentor-Protege Program (MPP)
Building partnerships and fostering growth in the National Security community through our comprehensive Mentor-Protege Program.
About Our Mentor-Protege Program
As testament to GRS's success, commitment, and capabilities, we are a recognized Mentor in the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protege Program (MPP).
DoD's Mentor-Protege Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protege program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base.
GRS has transferred technology to several protege firms supporting a wide array of capabilities and services, including Artificial Intelligence, innovative research, and upgrading IT systems to provide impact that reduces fraud, waste and abuse in the Federal Government.
GRS is a multiple award winner of the DoD Nunn-Perry Award for our Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the United States Air Force (USAF) agreements.
Nunn-Perry Award Recognition
GRS has received multiple Nunn-Perry Awards for outstanding mentor-protege partnerships.
GRS's Nunn-Perry Award trophies recognizing our successful mentor-protege partnerships
Our Award-Winning Partnerships
FY2015 Nunn-Perry Award Winner
X Corp Solutions, Inc.
Transfer of technology to our protege firm that was providing language training, culture immersion and regional knowledge solutions to assist DoD Combatant Commands' intelligence and counterintelligence operations.
FY2015 Nunn-Perry Award Winner
FWG Solutions
Transfer of technology to our protege firm whose mission was to deliver high-quality technologies and solutions that safeguard the nation.
FY2019 Nunn-Perry Award Winner
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC
Transfer of technology to our protege firm that provides intelligence operations and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors.
FY2023 Nunn-Perry Award Winner
Trust Consulting Services, Inc. (TRUST)
Transfer of technology to our protege firm that provides a wide range of services, including acquisition management of IT systems and networking.
FY2024 Nunn-Perry Award Winner
MEC Technologies (MEC Tech)
Transfer of technology to our protege firm that provides a wide range of services, including acquisition management of IT systems and networking.
Program Impact & Commitment
The GRS MPP provides an avenue for businesses to achieve entrepreneurial success and contribute to the strength, supplier base and vigor of our economy. GRS's technology transfer initiatives help enhance the capability of our proteges to successfully compete for prime and subcontracting opportunities and contribute to the defense of our nation including the reduction of costs for the federal government.
As a proud Mentor in the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protege Program, GRS has made the program an integral part of our sourcing plans while the protege firms have used their involvement in the program to develop much needed technical capabilities to diversify their customer base. We are committed to our proteges, and we are committed to supporting the warfighter through MPP.
Technology transfer will assist the protege in becoming more efficient and effective in the marketplace, offering customers valuable services with increased expertise at lower costs for the federal government. The outcome of the partnership will result in a stronger subcontracting team, assisting the Government to attain goals and objectives more efficiently, on time, and within budget. GRS leadership plays an active role in the protege development throughout the entire agreement and after graduation.
Program Excellence
The Mentor-Protege Program was established under Public Law 101-510, Section 831, and the National Defense Authorization Act of 1991. Since 1991, DoD MPP has offered substantial assistance to businesses. Helping them to expand the overall base of their marketplace participation has produced more jobs and increased national income. The DoD MPP assists businesses (proteges) to successfully compete for prime contracts and subcontract awards by partnering with typically large companies (mentors) under individual, project-based agreements.
For more information, please visit the Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program Website.
Program Benefits
What protege companies can expect from our Mentor-Protege Program.
Strategic Guidance
Receive expert guidance on business development, proposal writing, and contract management from experienced professionals.
Networking Opportunities
Access to our extensive network of government and industry contacts to help expand your business opportunities.
Certification Support
Assistance with obtaining necessary certifications and maintaining compliance with government contracting requirements.
Contact Our MPP Team
Ready to learn more about our Mentor-Protege Program? Contact our MPP Director.
GRS MPP Point of Contact
Shehan Goonewardene
MPP Director