protege
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term "protege" means a small business concern that—
(A) is eligible to enter into Federal prime contracts and subcontracts; and
(B) satisfies any other requirements imposed by the Administrator.
Source
- 2018–present15 U.S.C. § 657rCommerce and Trade · Mentor-protege programs · in this section
The term “protege” means a small business concern that—
(A) is eligible to enter into Federal prime contracts and subcontracts; and
(B) satisfies any other requirements imposed by the Administrator.
Mentors and proteges with approved agreement in a program operating pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(C) shall be permitted to continue their relationship according to the terms specified in their agreement until the expiration date specified in the agreement.
Agencies operating mentor protege programs pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(C) shall submit the plans specified in subsection (b)(1)(A) to the Administrator within 6 months of the promulgation of rules required by subsection (b)(3). The Administrator shall provide initial comments on each plan within 60 days of receipt, and final approval or denial of each plan within 180 days after receipt.
Source
- 2012–201815 U.S.C. § 657rCommerce and Trade · Mentor-protege programs · in this section