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 Protege firms under VA's Mentor-Protege 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. [74 FR 64638, Dec. 8, 2009]