Department of War Contracting Readiness: Mentor-Protégé, FOCI, and IBAS
Looking to expand your capacity and strengthen your position in the federal marketplace?
The Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program offers small businesses a pathway to build relationships with experienced prime contractors while enhancing their technical and business capabilities.
This webinar will focus exclusively on the DoW Mentor-Protégé Program, including who qualifies, how to get started, and how to navigate key compliance requirements. We’ll also cover Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) disclosures and Industrial Base Analysis & Sustainment (IBAS) considerations – two increasingly important components in defense procurement. Whether you’re preparing to enter the defense supply chain or looking to expand your strategic partnerships, this session will help you evaluate if the DoW program is the right fit for your business.
Webinar topics include:
- Overview of the DoW Mentor-Protégé Program
- Eligibility and benefits for protégés and mentors
- Program risks, expectations, and commitments
- FOCI disclosures and compliance fundamentals
- IBAS: Strengthening the defense industrial base
- How to get started and apply
Meet your speaker
Frank Luna
Procurement Specialist,
Norcal APEX Accelerator

With a 25-year career in government contracting, Francisco (Frank) Luna has established himself as a trusted professional in navigating sales to all levels of government. Holding prestigious certifications such as Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) and Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) from Villanova University, Frank combines technical expertise with hands-on experience. His experience enables him to guide small businesses in developing and implementing effective government business strategies that drive growth and success.
Con una Carrera de 25 años en contactos de gobierno, Francisco (Frank) Luna se ha establecido como un profesional en ventas en todos los niveles de gobierno. Con certificaciones en Villanova Universidad como Gerente de Contratos Comerciales (CCCM) y Gerente de Contrato Federales (CFCM), Francisco combina la experiencia técnica con la experiencia práctica. Su experiencia le permite guiar a las pequeñas empresas en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias comerciales gubernamentales efectivas que impulsan el crecimiento y el éxito.
Registration Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator
P: (707) 267-7561
E: apexnorcal.org
This no-cost training event is hosted by

Norcal APEX Accelerator
Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.