Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.852.228-72 Assisting service–disabled veteran–owned and veteran–owned small businesses in obtaining bonds

As prescribed in 828.106–71, insert the following clause:

Assisting Service–Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Businesses and Veteran–Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds

(DEC2009)

Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor–Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.