OCS Construction Services, Inc. — Mentor-Protégé Program

OCS Construction Services, Inc. is proud to partner with WBE Construction through the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program to deliver high-impact federal construction solutions while championing diversity, equity, and small business growth.

SBA-Approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture

OCS Construction Services, Inc. and Allie Bridge Energy Solutions dba WBE Construction have formed an SBA-approved 8(a)/WOSB Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (JV), combining over $2B in experience, proven federal past performance, and a $50M+ bonding capacity.
Together, we specialize in:

  • Tenant Improvements
  • Civil Construction
  • Energy & Utility Projects
  • Building Systems Modernization
  • Design-Build Integration for Federal Contracts

This partnership demonstrates how experienced contractors can help develop and grow women-owned and disadvantaged small businesses in federal contracting.

What Is the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program?

The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program helps small businesses (protégés) build capacity and compete for federal contracts with the guidance and support of more experienced firms (mentors).

In 2020, the 8(a) and All Small MPPs merged into a single streamlined program offering:

  • Access to government contracting opportunities
  • Joint venture eligibility for set-aside contracts
  • Strategic business development assistance
  • Less administrative overhead and faster JV approvals

Why Become a Protégé?

Protégés gain access to:

  • Expert guidance on business systems and operations
  • Financial resources: bonding, loans, and equity investments
  • Help navigating federal procurement and contract bidding
  • Education in marketing, strategic planning, and international trade
  • Administrative support, such as HR sharing or security clearance guidance
  • Joint venture opportunities for contracts set aside for 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone classifications

Who Qualifies for the Program?

Subsection A: Protégé Requirements

  • Must qualify as a small business under a relevant NAICS code
  • Organized for profit or as an agricultural cooperative
  • Must identify a proposed mentor before applying
  • Not currently affiliated with the mentor

Subsection B: Mentor Requirements

  • Organized for profit or agricultural cooperative
  • Possess sound character and not be debarred or suspended
  • Have meaningful experience to provide developmental assistance
  • Capable of supporting protégé growth in federal contracting

How to Apply

To apply, both mentor and protégé must:

  • Register with SAM.gov
  • Complete the SBA MPP online tutorial
  • Execute a Mentor-Protégé Agreement (MPA)
  • Apply through the Certify.sba.gov portal using the protégé’s UEI

Timeline: 15 days for screening + 90 days processing = ~105 days total

 

Program Duration & Compliance

Program Timeline and Annual Evaluations

  • Agreements last up to 6 years, with annual evaluations required
  • Protégés may have up to two mentors total, concurrently or sequentially
  • SBA monitors the relationship to ensure true developmental benefits
  • Changes (e.g., mentor substitution or voluntary termination) must be coordinated with SBA

If a protégé feels the mentor is not fulfilling its obligations, they may request SBA intervention.