Defense Industry Initiative (DII)
Best Practices Forum
June 6, 2013
MVLE , Inc.
Creating Futures One Person at a Time
Bill Ahlberg
Sr. Director of Federal Contracts
Who We Are
 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.
DII
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MVLE Structure
The Challenge
The challenge to Small Business (SB) and
NPA’s
 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
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
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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:
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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
Any Questions?
William F. Ahlberg
703-596-3900
[email protected]
www.mvle.org