Form effective teaming arrangements for government contract pursuits.
Summary
Teaming Agreements: Structure and Best Practices Form effective teaming arrangements for government contract pursuits.
Clearly define the specific opportunity being pursued and what each party will contribute. Include the solicitation number, agency, and general description of work. Specify whether the agreement covers a single opportunity or multiple related pursuits.
Detail which party serves as prime and which as subcontractor. Define the general scope of work each party will perform including technical areas, labor categories, and deliverables. Address proposal preparation responsibilities and costs.
Establish how subcontractor pricing will be developed and whether cost or pricing data must be shared. Define payment terms including timing and conditions. Address allowability of proposal preparation costs.
Specify whether parties can pursue the same opportunity with other partners. Define geographic, functional, or customer limitations on exclusivity. Include clear termination provisions if exclusivity is violated.
Establish obligations for protecting confidential information shared during teaming. Define what constitutes proprietary information and permitted uses. Include non-disclosure provisions and return of materials requirements.
Set the duration of the teaming agreement including automatic renewal or expiration provisions. Define conditions under which either party can terminate. Address obligations that survive termination such as confidentiality.
