How many proteges can a mentor firm have at one time under the SBA Mentor-Protege Program?

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My firm is considering becoming a mentor under the [SBA Mentor-Protege Program](https://govcon.forum/glossary/mentor-protege-program/). We are an IT services company, NAICS 541512, and we mainly bid on federal opportunities, both set-asides and full and open. We have been approached by a few smaller firms interested in protege relationships. I am trying to understand the rules around how many proteges a mentor firm can have at one time. I found information about the maximum term for an agreement, but I am specifically looking for the limit on simultaneous agreements. What is the maximum number of proteges a mentor, including its parent and subsidiaries, can have at one time?

Luis A. · Answer

A mentor, including its parent and subsidiaries, generally cannot have more than three proteges at one time under the SBA Mentor-Protege Program. This rule ensures that mentors can provide meaningful assistance to their proteges without overextending their resources. My firm has been in the program for a few years, and it takes real effort to be a good mentor. The program is designed to help small businesses, including those with SDVOSB or 8(a) Business Development Program certifications, develop their capabilities and compete for federal contracts.

Each mentor-protege agreement also has a maximum term of six years, including any extensions. A protege can generally have two mentor-protege agreements with different mentors over its lifetime. The program requires SBA approval for all agreements and extensions.

How many proteges can a mentor firm have at one time under the SBA Mentor-Protege Program?

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How many proteges can a mentor firm have at one time under the SBA Mentor-Protege Program?

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