[Federal Register: April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)]
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 
Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to 
OMB for Review

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has 
submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104- . 
Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of 
having their full effect if received within 30 days of this 
notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be 
obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Number: OMB 0412-NEW.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Title: Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Application.
    Type of Submission: New Information Collection.
    Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 
requests comment on its Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program 
Application. The form will be used to apply for participation in the 
USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Firms interested in 
becoming a mentor firm must apply in writing to the USAID/OSDBU. The 
application shall be evaluated by the nature and extent of technical 
and managerial support proposed as well as the extent of financial 
assistance in the form of equity investment, loans, joint-venture 
support, and traditional subcontracting support proposed.
    The Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement contains:
    (1) Name, address, phone, and E-mail of mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm(s) and a point of contact within both firms 
who will oversee the agreement;
    (2) Procedures for the mentor's voluntary withdrawal from the 
program including notification of the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm and 
the USAID OSDBU; Withdrawal notification must be in writing, at least 
30 days in advance of the mentor's intent to withdraw;
    (3) Procedures for a prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s voluntary withdrawal 
from the program. The prot[eacute]g[eacute] shall notify the mentor 
firm in writing at least 30 days in advance of the 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's intent to voluntarily terminate the 
Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement. The mentor shall notify OSDBU 
and the contracting officer immediately upon receipt of notice from the 
prot[eacute]g[eacute];
    (4) A description of the type of developmental program that will be 
provided by the mentor firm to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm, to 
include a description of the subcontract work, a schedule for providing 
assistance, and criteria for evaluation of the prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s 
developmental success;
    (5) A listing of the number and types of subcontractors to be 
awarded to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm;
    (6) Program participation term;
    (7) Termination procedures;
    (8) Plan for accomplishing work should the agreement be terminated; 
and
    (9) Other terms and conditions, as appropriate.

Review of Agreement

    (1) OSDBU will review the information to ensure the mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] are both eligible and the information that is 
required in this Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Guide is 
included. OSDBU may consult with the Contracting Officer on the 
adequacy of the proposed mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] arrangement, and 
its review will be completed no later than 30 calendar days after 
receipt by OSDBU.
    (2) Upon completion of the review, the mentor may implement the 
developmental assistance program.
    (3) The agreement defines the relationship between the mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms only. The agreement itself does not create 
any privity of contract between the mentor or prot[eacute]g[eacute] and 
the USAID.
    (a) An approved agreement will be incorporated into the mentor or 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's contract with the USAID. It should be 
added to the subcontracting plan of the contract.
    (b) If the application is disapproved, the mentor may provide 
additional information for reconsideration. OSDBU will complete review 
of any supplemental material no later than 30 days after receipt. Upon 
finding deficiencies the USAID considers correctable, OSDBU will notify 
the mentor and request information regarding correction of deficiencies 
to be provided within 30 days.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
     Respondents: 20.
     Total annual responses: 20.
     Total annual hours requested: 5.

    Dated: April 17, 2006.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 06-3835 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am]

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