MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

Tantus|OnPoint Joint Venture

The Tantus|OnPoint JV was formed by Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) and OnPoint Consulting, Inc. (OnPoint), under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program, to provide the Federal Government with high-quality, information technology support services.

About the SBA Mentor – Protégé Program

The Mentor-Protégé program is offered under the 8(a) Business Development Program. It is intended to enhance the 8(a) company’s capability to successfully compete in Federal Government procurements.

The Mentor firm (OnPoint) and the Protégé firm (Tantus) entered into a written agreement outlining the services provided by OnPoint. SBA reviewed and approved the agreement and monitors the success of the relationship.

Advantages of the Tantus|OnPoint Joint Venture

  • Less risk to the Government as Tantus|OnPoint provides agency knowledge and work experience combined with financial stability, staffing, and technical expertise
  • 100% 8(a) and/or Small Business credit to the Government
  • More effective delivery of services to Government as a result of Tantus receiving organizational maturity assistance in the form of technical and financial management, operations and infrastructure support, expanded corporate capabilities, and business and proposal development
  • Growth opportunities for both Tantus and OnPoint that may not exist outside of this program
  • Applicable NAICS include, but are not limited to
    • 541511
    • 541512
    • 541513
    • 541319
    • 541611
    • 541618
    • 541690
    • 541710
    • 561110
    • 561210
    • 517110
    • 517910

About OnPoint

OnPoint is an ISO 9001:2000 certified, technology and management consulting firm, and graduate of the SBA 8(a) program, with over twelve years experience supporting Federal programs with technology, program management, and financial systems support.

  • Over $100 million in technology-related services to federal and commercial customers
  • Certification-rich—Project Management Professional and ISO 9001:2000
  • Top Secret Facility Clearance
  • 2006 Revenue: $25 Million with 200+ staff
  • Employee retention rate of 95% over the past five years, ensuring program stability and institutional knowledge
  • Dun and Bradstreet customer satisfaction rating of 1.07 (exceeding customer’s expectations)
  • Average award fee rating of 95% on performance-based contracts
  • 2004 Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary’s Minority Business Enterprise of the Year
  • Core capabilities include systems development and integration, information assurance, network management, systems administration and help desk services
  • Provides expert services to the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Transportation, Treasury, and the National Institutes of Health, Securities and Exchange Commission, and many other Federal Governmental agencies



   

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