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Subcontract

Contract between prime contractor and another contractor.

Definition

Subcontract Contract between prime contractor and another contractor.

Definition

A subcontract is an agreement between a prime contractor and another company to perform part of the prime's government contract. Subcontractors don't have a direct relationship with the government - they work for the prime. Subcontracting builds past performance for pursuing prime contracts later.

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