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    SMX partners with MBO to source, evaluate, classify, and manage all independent workers (contractors, consultants, 1099s, freelancers, etc.). MBO not only offers SMX the most effective engagement vehicle available, but also provides an extremely high level of service and support to the independents delivering the services. This frees up your workers to focus more completely on SMX's projects. As a result, MBO's services appeal to both sides of the consulting equation.

    01 About MBO Partners

    MBO Partners is the leading deep jobs platform that makes it easier for enterprises like SMX and top independent professionals to work together. MBO's innovative solutions enable organizations and talent to thrive in the independent economy.

    Established in 1996, MBO is GSA-certified, ISO 9001-certified, supports government contracts, and has passed all annual SOC audits.  

    02 SMX and MBO

    SMX partners with MBO to source, evaluate, classify, and manage all contingent talent, including Direct and Indirect contractors. MBO not only offers SMX the most effective engagement vehicle available, but also provides an extremely high level of service and support to the consultants delivering the services. This frees up consultants to focus more completely on SMX's projects. As a result, MBO's services appeal to both sides of the consulting equation.

     

    03 Federal B&P/RFP support

    MBO makes it easy to engage independent talent on Federal contracts. Email RFPs / RFQs to smx@mbopartners.com along with the worker's pay rate (if pre-ID) and response due date. Also indicate any other required information (e.g., Teaming Agreement, Cost Narrative, LCAT's, Reps & Certs requirements, Organizational Conflict of Interest, NDA, Cyber Security requirements, cover letter requirements, etc.). Please allow two business days for pricing-only requests and five business days for requests requiring additional information.

    04 Talent sourcing support

    If you do not already have a contractor in mind, MBO's Independent Talent Network team can help.

    SMX's dedicated ITN Team Manager will work with you to attract and hire from the pool of 130,000+ Talent inside of MBO's marketplace. This Fortune 500-proven Talent exists across 18 skill domains and over 112 specialties, including cyber security, cloud engineering, software engineering, recruiting, federal proposal support, and DoD contract management. Note that a small sourcing fee applies for successful placements (15%), which is in addition to MBO's standard engagement service fees. This combined fee is still a fraction of the cost of working with traditional staffing suppliers.

    Sourcing process: When you need MBO's help finding a contractor for a role, email Michael Cavaluzzi at mcavaluzzi@mbopartners.com with:

      1. Your name, title, email, and phone number.
      1. The position's title, estimated pay range, key skill requirements, location(s) / remote, estimated project duration (start and end dates), and security clearance (if required).

    Your ITN Team Manager will follow up to finalize the details of the role and then begin the process of recruiting, screening, and submitting vetted Talent for your review. For most roles, MBO's ITN team can deliver high-quality talent in 72 hours or less. You simply select the candidate which best matches your needs and we will then initiate our standard onboarding process.

    05 MBO's engagement services

    MBO directs SMX-referred independents into one of three engagement services depending on their characteristics, expectations, and business qualifications:

    • Vendor Services: A business-to-business engagement service for independent professionals who meet SMX's criteria to engage as qualified vendors. Independent professionals interested in engaging through Vendor Services must pass a qualification evaluation during the onboarding process. MBO invoices SMX for approved time/expense submissions and pays vendors upon receipt of SMX's payment.
    • Business Services: A unique engagement alternative for independent professionals who wish to work as compliant independent business owners (LLCs or corporations) but need assistance meeting and maintaining the appropriate credentials to do so. Independents engaged through Business Services enjoy the freedom and flexibility of operating an independent business at less cost and with less administration than doing it alone.
    • Payroll Services: A conventional W-2 payrolling solution for hourly workers who do not consider themselves true independent business practitioners.
    • Enhanced Payroll Services (Direct consultants only): A variation of Payroll Services for workers whose contract restrictions limit their level of overtime billing.
    06 SMX client team

    MBO Partners Program Leads:

    Primary Contact:
    Shikierra Harrison
    smx@mbopartners.com

    Client Partner:
    Steve Berselli
    sberselli@mbopartners.com
    (202) 740-4745

    Executive Sponsor:
    John Devlin
    jdevlin@mbopartners.com
    (720) 255-6080

    Independent Talent Network Team Manager:
    Mike Cavaluzzi
    mcavaluzzi@mbopartners.com
    (703) 424-0430

    SMX Corporate Procurement Lead:

    Primary Contact:
    Candice Flenory
    Senior Subcontracts Manager, Supply Chain
    cflenory@smxtech.us
    (301) 690-0433

    cflenory@smxtech.us

    Executive Sponsor:
    Diana Smith
    dsmith@smxtech.us
    (757) 593-6116

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    Steve Berselli
    Steve Berselli

    Client Director

    Mike Cavaluzzi
    Mike Cavaluzzi

    VP, Talent Mobility

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    John Devlin

    Executive Sponsor

    Key resources

    FAQs for SMX Managers

    Process Summary

    Vendor Qualification Criteria

    SMX MBO Program One-Pager

    Have questions about MBO?

    MBO's SMX Team is standing by weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. Feel free to reach out to us at smx@mbopartners.com.

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