How To Do Business With B&W Y-12
L. Weldon Hammond II
Socioeconomic Programs Office
August 27, 2009
Y-12 Fact Sheet
• Our mission is to meet the needs of the U.S. Department of
Energy, the NNSA, other government agencies, and private
industry through a commitment to excellence in the use of a
technology-based manufacturing center.
• This mission includes
– production/rework of complex nuclear weapon components
and secondaries;
– receipt, storage, and protection of special nuclear materials;
– quality evaluation/enhanced surveillance of the nation’s
nuclear weapon stockpile;
– dismantlement of weapon secondaries and disposition of
weapon components;
– prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction;
and
– support to DOE, other federal agencies, and other national
priorities.
Mentor Protégé Program
• Provide critical developmental assistance to the Protégé
companies
• Develop relationship opportunities among Y-12 management
team
• Focus training classes on primary business elements
• Enhance growth opportunities to allow Protégés to increase
overall capabilities and expertise
• Increase experiences to allow Protégés to compete in other
federal and commercial markets
• Provide experienced personnel to enhance the performance of Y12’s mission
Procurement
12 Procurement purchases a diverse range of goods and
services for the Y-12 Complex:
• Computer hardware, software and supplies
• Electrical and electronic instruments and systems
• Mechanical equipment and supplies
• Laboratory, safety and operating products
• Environmental and waste management services
• Professional and administrative services
• Engineering support services
• Research and development
• Information Technology
• Construction Materials and Services
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B&W Y-12 FY2008 Performance
FY 2008
Goals
FY 2008
Performance
Small Business
45.0%
50.2%
Small Disadvantaged Business
10.0%
10.3%
Small Women-Owned Business
10.0%
13.4%
Small HUBZone Business
4.0%
6.8%
Service Disabled Veteran Business
3.0%
2.9%
Small Veteran Owned Business
3.0%
1.2%
Organizations with Recognized Mentor Protégé
Programs
• Department of Energy (DOE)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Department of Defense (DoD)
– Navy
– Air Force
– Army
– Coast Guard
• National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Human Health Services (HHS)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Y-12 Mentor Protégé Model
• Relationships - Allow for relationship development opportunities among
Y-12 management team, other protégés and subcontractor community
• Training - Provides critical developmental assistance to the Protégé
companies and training classes with a focused on primary business
elements
• Growth – Provide opportunities to allow Protégé to increase overall
capabilities and expertise
• Experience - Increase experience to allow Protégé to provide critical
needs to Y-12 to enhance the performance of Y-12’s mission as well as
development of capabilities to compete in other federal and commercial
markets
Expectations of a Mentor and Protégé in the B&W Y-12
Program
• Participate in the development and implementation of Delivery/Action
Milestone Log
• Attend Kick-off meeting
• Attend progress and planning sessions (recommend monthly)
• Work to identify subcontracting opportunities within Y-12
• Identify contracting and bid opportunities outside of Y-12
• Completion of required status reports (semi-annual)
• Completion of Quarterly Assessments
• Communicate problems you cannot solve
• Conduct problem solving sessions when necessary
Expectations of a Mentor and Protégé in the B&W Y-12
Program (continued)
• Attend Annual Mentor Protégé Forum
• Attend Training Classes when offered
• Work diligently to complete tasks on activity logs/action plans
• Learn Procurement personnel and process
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Steps To Doing Business With Y-12
STEP 1
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Identify your product, service and customers
• Develop a succinct summary of your company's
capabilities including:
relevant expertise and experience, references with
federal agencies, registrations and certifications
Know your company’s North American Industry
Classifications Systems (NAICS) codes
• Identify your customers
Current Protégé Companies
2009 Class
• Omega Consultants, Incorporated
• Spectra Tech, Incorporated
• Street Legal Industries, Incorporated
• Visionary Solutions LLC
Current HBCU Protégés
• Alabama State University
• Fisk University
• Norfolk State University
• South Carolina State University
• Southern University
• Tennessee State University
Subcontracting Guidelines for Mentors
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End user to develop Statement of Work
Socioeconomic home page and click on Mentor Protégé link
Review list of companies and capabilities
Provides Procurement point of contact for each company
Provides web site for each company
Select appropriate Protégé company
Enter requisition and SOW in to procurement system for approval
A solicitation will be sent to selected Protégé
A subcontract will be issued if technical approach and pricing are fair and
reasonable
• Ability to use Mentor Protégé contract across DOE complex
Opportunities
• Commodities
• Bulk argon FOC 325120 $1M–$5M4Q FY09
4Q FY09
Shedden
865.576.2617
• Bulk hydrogen FOC 325120
$100K–$500K4Q FY09
4Q FY09
Shedden
865.576.2617
• Bulk nitrogen FOC 325120
$1M–$5M4Q FY09
4Q FY09
Shedden
865.576.2617
• Garbage truck — GSA Only FOC TBD
$100K–$500K
• 4Q FY09
M. Smith
865.574.9314
Keys to Doing Business At Y-12
• Identify operational areas for new business opportunities that match current
capabilities
• Utilize mentor to make introductions to various managers within those areas
of new business
• Meet with appropriate Procurement representative to discuss future bids
• Utilize Socioeconomic Programs Office to facilitate introductions and
opportunities
• Continually monitor the Y-12 and DOE/NNSA websites for forecast of
subcontracting opportunities
• Completing subcontracts on time and within budget enhances chances of
receiving additional projects
• It is A Two Way Street – You Reap What You Sow
• Don’t give up
Procurement Operations
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Procurement Operations Manager – William Thornton III
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Supervisors
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Terry Ferguson
fergusontd1@y12.doe.gov
865-576-6095
Larry Finley
finleyld@y12.doe.gov
865-241-9277
Ralph Helton
heltonrs1@y12.doe.gov
865-576-9097
Barbara Hood
hoodbs@y12.doe.gov
865-241-9302
Dan Whitson
whitsondw@y12.doe.gov
865-576-1535
Websites of Interest
B&W Y-12 Subcontracting Opportunities
www.y12.doe.gov/business/procurement/
• Forecast
• Supplier Database
• Vendor Advocate
B&W Y-12 Supplier Database
www.y12.doe.gov/scripts/supplier/Suppliers_form/index.cfm
Technology Transfer - Cooperative Research and Development
Agreements Information
www.y12.doe.gov/techmgt/wwu/crada.htm
Central Contractors Registration
www.ccr.gov
Small Business Contact Information
Socioeconomic Programs Office
Gloria D. Mencer
865-576-2090
mencergd@y12.doe.gov
David Bunn
865-576-2495
dbi@y12.doe.gov