219.7103-1 General.
The procedures for application, acceptance, and participation in the Program are in I, Policy and Procedures for the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program. The Mentor-Protégé Program Director, OSBP, OUSD(A&S), has the authority to approve contractors as mentor firms. The Director, OSBP, of each military department or defense agency has the authority to approve mentor-protege agreements and forward approved mentor-protege agreements to the contracting officer when funding is available.