### Question
How does the law define mentor?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 657r*, **mentor** is defined as:

> a for-profit business concern, of any size, that—


(A) has the ability to assist and commits to assisting a protege to compete for Federal prime contracts and subcontracts

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

