EDS M-PP Protégé Selection Criteria
The various Government agencies participating in the M-PP have different criteria for the selection of protégés, based on size, revenue, years in business, or business case. Generally, EDS applies the agency-specific criteria and searches for businesses that need assistance in the areas where EDS is considered an industry leader. We also look for potential protégés who are a "good fit" for EDS and our M-PP customer. The "good fit" justification is critical in determining the return on investment to the customer. There must be an advantage in doing business with the EDS M-PP partner.
Pre-screening
Must be certified as one of the following:
- Veteran-owned small businesses
- Certified small disadvantaged businesses
- Woman-owned small businesses (self-certified)
- Qualified firms/organizations employing the severely disabled
- Native Hawaiian firms
- Indian tribe firms
- Historically underutilized business zone
Must meet the EDS M-PP criteria:
- At least 7 years in business.
- At least $3 million in revenue annually.
- At least 45 employees.
- No more than 200 employees.
- Company is currently working with EDS, or has past performance with EDS.
- Company will work with EDS to have a reciprocally beneficial mentor-protégé relationship.
- Core capabilities and corporate philosophy are similar or complementary to those of EDS.
- Company meets the requirements of the Agency or service sponsoring the relationship.
- Company understands the M-PP, its requirements, and its senior leadership supports the effort.
After the prescreening process occurs, a preliminary decision is made to continue vetting the small business as potential protégé or an official decision is made to no longer pursue the relationship.
Return to M-PP Process.