[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR752.219-70] [Page 66] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 7--AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sec. 752.219-70 USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. As prescribed in 719.273-11(a), insert the following provision: USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (July 13, 2007) (a) Large and small business are encouraged to participate in the USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (the ``Program''). Mentor firms provide eligible small business Prot[eacute]g[eacute]s with developmental assistance to enhance their business capabilities and ability to obtain Federal contracts. (b) Mentor firms are large prime contractors or eligible small business capable of providing developmental assistance. Prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms are small business as defined in 13 CFR parts 121, 124, and 126. (c) Developmental assistance is technical, managerial, financial, and other mutually beneficial assistance that aids Prot[eacute]g[eacute]s. The costs for developmental assistance are not chargeable to the contract. (d) Firms interested in participating in the Program are encouraged to contact the USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Manager (202- 712-1500) for more information. (End of provision) [72 FR 32546, June 13, 2007]