(a) Mentors must be:
(1) A large business prime contractor that is currently performing under an approved subcontracting plan as required by FAR 19.7 - Small business mentors are exempted; or
(2) A small business prime contractor that can provide developmental assistance to enhance the capabilities of protégés to perform as contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers;
(b) Must be eligible (not listed in the “Excluded Parties List System”) for U.S. Government contracts and not excluded from the Mentor-Protégé Program under section 519.7014(b);
(c) Must be able to provide developmental assistance that will enhance the ability of protégés to perform as contractors and subcontractors; and
(d) Must provide semi-annual reports detailing the assistance provided and the cost incurred in supporting protégés.
