Pub. L. 101-510, div. D, tit. XLIII (as amended)

(1) the mentor firm is not affiliated with the protege firm prior to the approval of that agreement; and (2) the mentor firm demonstrates that it— (A) is qualified to provide assistance that will contribute to the purpose of the program; (B) is of good financial health and character and does not appear on a Federal list of debarred or suspended contractors; and (C) can impart value to a protege firm because of experience gained as a Department of Defense contractor or through knowledge of general business operations and government contracting, as demonstrated by evidence that—