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throughout the auction. Prior to and at
the close of Auctions 101 and 102, the
Commission will post public notices on
the Auctions website, which articulate
the procedures and deadlines for the
respective auctions. The Commission
makes this information easily accessible
and without charge to benefit all
Auction 101 and Auction 102
applicants, including small businesses,
thereby lowering their administrative
costs to comply with the Commission’s
competitive bidding rules.
151. Prior to the start of bidding in
each auction, eligible bidders are given
an opportunity to become familiar with
auction procedures and the bidding
system by participating in a mock
auction. Further, the Commission
intends to conduct Auctions 101 and
102 electronically over the internet
using its web-based auction system that
eliminates the need for bidders to be
physically present in a specific location.
Qualified bidders also have the option
to place bids by telephone. These
mechanisms are made available to
facilitate participation in Auction 101
and Auction 102 by all eligible bidders,
and may result in significant cost
savings for small business entities who
utilize these alternatives. Moreover, the
adoption of bidding procedures in
advance of the auctions, consistent with
statutory directive, is designed to ensure
that the auctions will be administered
predictably and fairly for all
participants, including small
businesses.
152. For Auction 101 and Auction
102, the Commission proposes a $25
million cap on the total amount of
bidding credits that may be awarded to
an eligible small business and a $10
million cap on the total amount of
bidding credits that may be awarded to
a rural service provider in each auction.
In addition, the Commission proposes a
$10 million cap on the overall amount
of bidding credits that any winning
small business bidder in either auction
may apply to winning licenses in
markets with a population of 500,000 or
less. Based on the technical
characteristics of the UMFUS bands and
its analysis of past auction data, the
Commission anticipates that its
proposed caps will allow the majority of
small businesses in each auction to take
full advantage of the bidding credit
program, thereby lowering the relative
costs of participation for small
businesses.
153. These proposed procedures for
the conduct of Auctions 101 and 102
constitute the more specific
implementation of the competitive
bidding rules contemplated by Parts 1
and 30 of the Commission’s rules and
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the underlying rulemaking orders,
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
including the Spectrum Frontiers Orders
Defense Acquisition Regulations
and relevant competitive bidding
System
orders, and are fully consistent
therewith.
48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to
6. Federal Rules That May Duplicate,
Chapter 2
Overlap, or Conflict With the Proposed
Rules
[Docket DARS–2018–0019]
154. None.
B. Ex Parte Rules
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designated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’
proceeding in accordance with the
Commission’s ex parte rules. Persons
making oral ex parte presentations must
file a copy of any written presentations
or memoranda summarizing any oral
presentation within two business days
after the presentation (unless a different
deadline applicable to the Sunshine
Period applies). Persons making oral ex
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attending or otherwise participating in
the meeting at which the ex parte
presentation was made, and (2)
summarize all data presented and
arguments made during the
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consisted in whole or in part of the
presentation of data or arguments
already reflected in the presenter’s
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the relevant page and/or paragraph
numbers where such data or arguments
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them in the memorandum. Documents
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.xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants
in this proceeding should familiarize
themselves with the Commission’s ex
parte rules.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement: Mentor´ ´
Protege Program Modifications
(DFARS Case 2017–D016)
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
DoD is proposing to amend
the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to
implement sections of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 that provide modifications to
´ ´
the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule
should be submitted in writing to the
address shown below on or before July
3, 2018, to be considered in the
formation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments
identified by DFARS Case 2017–D016,
using any of the following methods:
Æ Regulations.gov: https://
www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
entering ‘‘DFARS Case 2017–D016’’
under the heading ‘‘Enter keyword or
ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select the
link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that
corresponds with ‘‘DFARS Case 2017–
D016.’’ Follow the instructions provided
at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen.
Please include your name, company
name (if any), and ‘‘DFARS Case 2017–
D016’’ on your attached document.
Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
DFARS Case 2017–D016 in the subject
line of the message.
Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.
Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Jennifer
D. Johnson, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS,
Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except
allow 30 days for posting of comments
submitted by mail).
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms.
Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone 571–
372–6100.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
This rule proposes to revise the
DFARS to implement section 1823 and
paragraph (b) of section 1813 of the
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub.
L. 114–328). Sections 1823 and 1813
provide modifications to the DoD Pilot
´ ´
Mentor-Protege Program (‘‘the
Program’’). Section 1823 revises the
definition and requirements associated
with affiliation between mentor firms
´ ´
and their protege firms. Both sections
add new types of assistance for mentor
´ ´
firms to provide to their protege firms.
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II. Discussion and Analysis
This rule proposes amendments to
DFARS subpart 219.71 and Appendix I
as summarized in the following
paragraphs:
A. Subpart 219.71, Pilot Mentor´ ´
Protege Program. Section 219.7100,
Scope, is amended to reflect the date of
the most recent statutory changes to the
Program.
B. Appendix I, Policy and Procedures
´ ´
for the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege
Program.
• Section I–101, Definitions, is
amended to add the definition of
‘‘affiliation’’ provided in section 1823.
• Section I–102, Participant
eligibility, is amended to add new
paragraph (e), which specifies that a
mentor firm may not enter into an
´ ´
agreement with a protege firm if the
Small Business Administration (SBA)
has made a determination of affiliation.
In addition, paragraph (e) addresses the
conditions under which DoD will
request a determination from SBA
regarding affiliation.
• Section I–106, Development of
´ ´
mentor-protege agreements, is amended
to add women’s business centers under
15 U.S.C. 656 as a form of assistance
that a mentor firm can obtain for a
´ ´
protege firm.
• Section I–107, Elements of a
´ ´
mentor-protege agreement, is amended
to add new paragraph (h), which
implements the requirement provided
´ ´
in section 1813 for mentor-protege
agreements to include assistance the
´ ´
mentor firm will provide to the protege
firm in understanding Federal contract
regulations, including the FAR and
DFARS.
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III. Applicability to Contracts at or
Below the Simplified Acquisition
Threshold (SAT) and for Commercial
Items, Including Commercially
Available Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Items
This rule does not propose to create
any new provisions or clauses or impact
any existing provisions or clauses.
IV. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant
regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
V. Executive Order 13771
This rule is not subject to E.O. 13771,
Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs, because this rule is
not a significant regulatory action under
E.O. 12866.
VI. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this proposed
rule to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601,
et seq., because of the relatively small
number of small entities who participate
´ ´
in the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege
Program. However, an initial regulatory
flexibility analysis has been performed
and is summarized as follows:
This rule proposes to amend the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) to implement
section 1823 and paragraph (b) of
section 1813 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114–328), which
provide modifications to the DoD Pilot
´ ´
Mentor-Protege Program (‘‘the
Program’’). Specifically, section 1823
revises the definition and requirements
associated with affiliation between
´ ´
mentor firms and their protege firms.
Both sections add new types of
assistance for mentors to provide to
´ ´
their proteges.
The objective of this rule is to
implement statutory modifications to
the Program. The legal basis for the
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modifications is sections 1823 and
paragraph (b) of section 1813 of the
NDAA for FY 2017.
The rule will apply to small entities
that participate in the Program. There
are currently 85 small entities
participating in the Program.
The rule does not impose any
reporting or recordkeeping requirements
on any small entities.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap,
or conflict with any other Federal rules.
There are no known, significant,
alternative approaches to the proposed
rule that would meet the requirements
of the applicable statute.
DoD invites comments from small
business concerns and other interested
parties on the expected impact of this
rule on small entities.
DoD will also consider comments
from small entities concerning the
existing regulations in subparts affected
by this rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
610. Interested parties must submit such
comments separately and should cite 5
U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2017–D016), in
correspondence.
VII. Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule does not contain any
information collection requirements that
require the approval of the Office of
Management and Budget under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
chapter 35).
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219 and
Appendix I to Chapter 2
Government procurement.
Amy G. Williams,
Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 219 and
appendix I to chapter 2 are proposed to
be amended as follows:
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
part 219 and appendix I to chapter 2
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
PART 219—SMALL BUSINESS
PROGRAMS
219.7100
[Amended]
2. Amend section 219.7100 by
removing ‘‘November 25, 2015’’ and
adding ‘‘December 23, 2016’’ in its
place.
■ 3. Amend appendix I to chapter 2 as
follows:
■ a. In section I–101 by—
■ i. Redesignating sections I–101.1
through I–101.6 as sections I–101.2
through I–101.7, respectively; and
■ ii. Adding new section I–101.1.
■ b. In section I–102 by—
■
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i. Redesignating paragraphs (e) and (f)
as paragraphs (f) and (g), respectively;
■ ii. Adding new paragraph (e); and
■ iii. In newly redesignated paragraph
(f), removing ‘‘Subpart 9.4’’ and adding
‘‘subpart 9.4’’ in its place.
■ c. In section I–106 by adding
paragraph (d)(6)(v).
■ d. In section I–107 by—
■ i. Redesignating paragraphs (h)
through (o) as paragraphs (i) through (p),
respectively; and
■ ii. Adding new paragraph (h).
The additions read as follows:
■
I–101.1 Affiliation.
With respect to a relationship between a
´ ´
mentor firm and a protege firm, a
relationship described under 13 CFR
121.103.
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(v) Women’s business centers described in
section 29 of the Small Business Act (15
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(e) A mentor firm may not enter into an
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agreement with a protege firm if SBA has
made a determination of affiliation. If SBA
has not made such a determination and if the
DoD Office of Small Business Programs
(OSBP) has reason to believe, based on SBA’s
regulations regarding affiliation, that the
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2
[Docket DARS-2018-0019]
RIN 0750-AJ25
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Modifications (DFARS Case 2017-D016)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 that provide
modifications to the DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to
the address shown below on or before July 3, 2018, to be considered in
the formation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2017-D016, using
any of the following methods:
[cir] Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ``DFARS Case 2017-D016''
under the heading ``Enter keyword or ID'' and selecting ``Search.''
Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with ``DFARS Case
2017-D016.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ``Submit a
Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and
``DFARS Case 2017-D016'' on your attached document.
[cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2017-D016 in
the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms.
Jennifer D. Johnson, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone
571-372-6100.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
This rule proposes to revise the DFARS to implement section 1823
and paragraph (b) of section 1813 of the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328). Sections 1823
and 1813 provide modifications to the DoD Pilot Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (``the Program''). Section 1823 revises
the definition and requirements associated with affiliation between
mentor firms and their prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms. Both sections add
new types of assistance for mentor firms to provide to their
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms.
II. Discussion and Analysis
This rule proposes amendments to DFARS subpart 219.71 and Appendix
I as summarized in the following paragraphs:
A. Subpart 219.71, Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.
Section 219.7100, Scope, is amended to reflect the date of the most
recent statutory changes to the Program.
B. Appendix I, Policy and Procedures for the DoD Pilot Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.
Section I-101, Definitions, is amended to add the
definition of ``affiliation'' provided in section 1823.
Section I-102, Participant eligibility, is amended to add
new paragraph (e), which specifies that a mentor firm may not enter
into an agreement with a prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm if the Small
Business Administration (SBA) has made a determination of affiliation.
In addition, paragraph (e) addresses the conditions under which DoD
will request a determination from SBA regarding affiliation.
Section I-106, Development of mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute]
agreements, is amended to add women's business centers under 15 U.S.C.
656 as a form of assistance that a mentor firm can obtain for a
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm.
Section I-107, Elements of a mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute]
agreement, is amended to add new paragraph (h), which implements the
requirement provided in section 1813 for mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute]
agreements to include assistance the mentor firm will provide to the
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm in understanding Federal contract
regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
III. Applicability to Contracts at or Below the Simplified Acquisition
Threshold (SAT) and for Commercial Items, Including Commercially
Available Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Items
This rule does not propose to create any new provisions or clauses
or impact any existing provisions or clauses.
IV. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O.
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits,
of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning
and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule
under 5 U.S.C. 804.
V. Executive Order 13771
This rule is not subject to E.O. 13771, Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs, because this rule is not a significant
regulatory action under E.O. 12866.
VI. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because of the relatively small number of small entities who
participate in the DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.
However, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed
and is summarized as follows:
This rule proposes to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 1823 and paragraph
(b) of section 1813 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), which provide
modifications to the DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program
(``the Program''). Specifically, section 1823 revises the definition
and requirements associated with affiliation between mentor firms and
their prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms. Both sections add new types of
assistance for mentors to provide to their prot[eacute]g[eacute]s.
The objective of this rule is to implement statutory modifications
to the Program. The legal basis for the modifications is sections 1823
and paragraph (b) of section 1813 of the NDAA for FY 2017.
The rule will apply to small entities that participate in the
Program. There are currently 85 small entities participating in the
Program.
The rule does not impose any reporting or recordkeeping
requirements on any small entities.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other
Federal rules.
There are no known, significant, alternative approaches to the
proposed rule that would meet the requirements of the applicable
statute.
DoD invites comments from small business concerns and other
interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small
entities.
DoD will also consider comments from small entities concerning the
existing regulations in subparts affected by this rule in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments
separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2017-D016), in
correspondence.
VII. Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule does not contain any information collection requirements
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2
Government procurement.
Amy G. Williams,
Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 219 and appendix I to chapter 2 are proposed
to be amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 219 and appendix I to chapter
2 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 219--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
219.7100 [Amended]
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2. Amend section 219.7100 by removing ``November 25, 2015'' and adding
``December 23, 2016'' in its place.
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3. Amend appendix I to chapter 2 as follows:
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a. In section I-101 by--
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i. Redesignating sections I-101.1 through I-101.6 as sections I-101.2
through I-101.7, respectively; and
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ii. Adding new section I-101.1.
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b. In section I-102 by--
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i. Redesignating paragraphs (e) and (f) as paragraphs (f) and (g),
respectively;
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ii. Adding new paragraph (e); and
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iii. In newly redesignated paragraph (f), removing ``Subpart 9.4'' and
adding ``subpart 9.4'' in its place.
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c. In section I-106 by adding paragraph (d)(6)(v).
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d. In section I-107 by--
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i. Redesignating paragraphs (h) through (o) as paragraphs (i) through
(p), respectively; and
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ii. Adding new paragraph (h).
The additions read as follows:
Appendix I to Chapter 2--Policy and Procedures for the DoD Pilot Mentor
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program
* * * * *
I-101.1 Affiliation.
With respect to a relationship between a mentor firm and a
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm, a relationship described under 13 CFR
121.103.
* * * * *
I-102 Participant eligibility.
* * * * *
(e) A mentor firm may not enter into an agreement with a
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm if SBA has made a determination of
affiliation. If SBA has not made such a determination and if the DoD
Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has reason to believe,
based on SBA's regulations regarding affiliation, that the mentor
firm is affiliated with the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm, then DoD
OSBP will request a determination regarding affiliation from SBA.
* * * * *
I-106 Development of mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreements.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(6) * * *
(v) Women's business centers described in section 29 of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656).
* * * * *
I-107 Elements of a mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement.
* * * * *
(h) The assistance the mentor will provide to the
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm in understanding Federal contract
regulations, including the FAR and DFARS, after award of a
subcontract under the Program, if applicable;
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