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Defense Industry Initiative (DII)Best Practices Forum
June 6, 2013
MVLE , Inc.Creating Futures One Person at a Time
Bill AhlbergSr. Director of Federal Contracts
MVLE is an internationally accredited agency that partners with more than 125 commercial businesses in addition to government and other not-for-profit agencies. MVLE supported more than 630 individuals with disabilities this past year, with a commitment to creating futures, one person at a time
Our Mission To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities
through employment and support services.
Our Vision Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal
and professional growth for people living with disabilities.
Who We Are
DII
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MVLE Structure
The Challenge
In contracting with DoD Agencies and subcontracting with DoD Primes small businesses (SBs) and Non-Profit Agencies (NPAs) are required, like any other contractor, to comply with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplements (DFAR), Public Law and Executive Orders.
As an example, MVLE has received a subcontract that requires certifying to: Export Control (ITAR/EAR) Affirmative Action (FAR 52.222-25) Equal Opportunity (FAR 52.222-22) and EEO Pre-Award Compliance
(FAR 52.222-24) Certificate Regarding Responsibility Matters (Far 52.209-5) Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (FAR 52.223-13) Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain
Federal Transactions (Far 52.203-11)
The challenge to Small Business (SB) and NPA’s
On many of its subcontracts MVLE is required to Certify Cost and Pricing data, Truth in Negotiating (TINA) (USC § 2306a), Procurement Integrity(41 U.S.C. §423, implemented at FAR 3.104), and Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (FAR 52.203-13)
SB/NPA’s operate with low overheads. We tend to be “one deep” at every position.
Large Business has the “luxury” of strong compliance organizations including: Ethics and Standards In House Law Department and Access to Outside Counsel Export and Import Management Office
The challenge to Small Business (SB) and NPA’s
Solutions
What has being a protégé to Northrop Grumman brought in the
way of a solution…..
Northrop Grumman shares (with all suppliers) it’s Standards of Business Conduct handbook, which is a strong statement of the Northrop Grumman values and their expectations that all small businesses live up to those same values.
Mentoring in such compliance issues as cost and pricing data,
Access to professional organizations like DII, AIA, and Government DCMA
Other Resources
MVLE currently has eLearning training programs utilizing ELITE.
MVLE also has obtained training from other sources
What can Prime Contractors Do to Help
What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements?
• Clearly define that which is required of the supplier• Terms and Conditions• Certifications• Export Requirements• Security Requirements
What can Prime Contractors Do to Help
What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements?
Training• Invite Suppliers to:
• Classroom Training• eLearning• Webinars• Self-Study
What can Prime Contractors Do to Help
What can Prime Contractors do to best help our supply chain in complying with so many requirements?
•Work with Professional Associations to make Associate Memberships available and affordable to SB/ND
