Section 652.219-72 - Department of State Mentor-ProtegeProgramAs prescribed in 619.202-70(o)(1), insert the following provision:
Department of State Mentor-Protege Program (APR 2004)
(a) Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in the Department of State Mentor-Protege Program. Mentor firms provide eligible small business proteges with developmental assistance to enhance their business capabilities and ability to obtain Federal contracts.(b) Mentor firms are large prime contractors or eligible small businesses capable of providing developmental assistance. Protege firms are small businesses, as defined in 13 CFR parts 121, 124, and 126.(c) Developmental assistance is technical, managerial, financial, and other mutually beneficial assistance that aids proteges. Firms interested in participating in the program are encouraged to contact the Department of State OSDBU for further information.(End of provision)
69 FR 19338, Apr. 13, 2004