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Is Your Federal Contract at Risk Because of a Faulty FAR Teaming Agreement Under FAR 9.601?

Are You Under the Impression That a Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Protects Your Rights as  Prime or Subcontractor Throughout Contract Performance?

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If your company has just won an incredible opportunity to bid on a lucrative federal contract, you want to increase your chances of securing the contract without fear of being overcome by a small business-size protest. The more significant problem arises when you, as either the prime or subcontractor, are involved in a dispute during the performance of the contract. What are your rights? Do you have any rights with a contract teaming arrangement under FAR 9.6.?

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Questions or Concerns You May Have

You might feel overwhelmed by the complexity of federal teaming and joint venture regulations, worried about the implications of SBA affiliation rules, and unsure how to move forward with your teaming agreement. Questions race through your mind:

  • Is your teaming agreement structured correctly under FAR 9.6?
  • Could our contractor teaming arrangement lead to a violation of the SBA’s affiliation rules under 13 CFR 121.103?
  • What happens if the contract gets pulled due to a size protest or improper use of the contractor teaming arrangement?
  • Is my proprietary information protected in FAR teaming agreement contents?
  • Could my company be investigated for procurement fraud due to an improper CTA arrangement?

You’re not alone in this struggle. Many small business government contractors like you enter into contractor teaming arrangements without fully understanding the teaming agreement government contracts regulations that govern them. But the consequences of getting it wrong are severe: the loss of a valuable contract, size status challenges, or even accusations of violating the False Claims Act.

What is a teaming agreement under FAR 9.601?

A contract teaming agreement is a written arrangement between two or more companies to collaborate on winning and performing a specific government contract. These arrangements are common in the federal marketplace, as they allow small businesses to combine resources and expertise to compete with larger contractors for lucrative opportunities.

However, while contractor teaming agreements can benefit both parties, they must be carefully structured and implemented in accordance with federal regulations. This includes ensuring compliance with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) affiliation rules under 13 CFR 121.103.

Contractor Teaming Arrangement Problems and Avoiding Litigation

Many small businesses face the risk of facing two main problems. The first is that after a federal government contract is awarded, either the contracting officer or some other interested party files an SBA-size protest challenging your teaming arrangement. You must now defend your teaming contract and business relationship under SBA affiliation rules. 

This can be an expensive legal undertaking. However, having a government contract attorney who understands the contractor teaming arrangement disputes that arise during a small business-size protest can be worth fighting for millions of dollars if you are the successful offeror.

The second FAR teaming agreement dispute can occur when the parties merely copy and paste a contractor teaming agreement template but hardly understand the risk of litigation and do not have the proper agreements in place.

Tip: A contractor teaming agreement is not the only document you must have in place to protect your rights.

Tip: In an SBA Size Protest, you are stuck with the facts once the relationship is formed and the proposal is submitted. Our goal is to help you 2 X your chances of prevailing when the SBA Area Office issues a size determination.

Solutions We Can Help With

When businesses seek legal help for their FAR teaming agreements, we offer more than just advice—we provide protection. You’re looking for an attorney who can ensure your teaming agreement complies with FAR 9.6 and prevent costly mistakes that could lead to a contract being revoked or legal trouble down the line.

At Watson & Associates, LLC, with over 20 years of federal government contracting experience, we offer teaming agreement government cta contracting lawyers who can:

  • Review and draft teaming agreements that comply with federal regulations and SBA affiliation rules.
  • Help you avoid SBA affiliation landmines, ensuring your teaming arrangement does not jeopardize your small business status.
  • Resolve disputes between you and your teaming partner, especially when disagreements arise about work-share, responsibilities, or project control.

You want the reassurance that your contractor teaming arrangement will withstand scrutiny, safeguard your contract, and protect your business from future disputes or legal challenges.

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How We Can Help You Protect Your FAR Teaming Agreement

At Watson & Associates law firm, we specialize in helping small businesses avoid the pitfalls of improper government contract teaming agreements under FAR 9.601. We know that even the slightest misstep can lead to severe consequences, from losing a federal contract to facing government investigations for contract fraud or violations of the False Claims Act.

Our experienced teaming and subcontracting attorneys provide comprehensive legal support, from the initial FAR teaming agreement drafting to navigating complex SBA affiliation rules. Whether you’re dealing with disputes over workshare or facing a small business size protest, we are here to help.

Teaming Partner / Subcontractor Past Performance

Federal agencies should consider the capabilities, experience, and past performance of first-tier subcontractors /teaming partners as the experience of the prime contractor (unless the solicitation states otherwise) where:

  1. The prime contractor is a small business;
  2. The prime contractor proposes a “team” of small business subcontractors that are identified in the proposal; and
  3. The prime contractor does not independently demonstrate the capabilities and past performance necessary for the award.

 Regulations do not limit the use of the teaming subcontractor experience to small business set-asides. 

Tip: Avoid just copying and pasting teaming agreement templates.

Why You Should Call Us

We don’t just offer legal services—we offer peace of mind. With years of experience in federal government contracting, we know the rules of small business contractor teaming arrangements. We have litigated disputes that include non-compliance with affiliation stemming from contractor teaming agreements. Our  teaming contract attorneys have successfully guided clients through the maze of federal regulations, helping them:

  • Structure compliant teaming agreements that meet the requirements of FAR 9.6 and 13 CFR 121.103.
  • Minimize violations that could trigger a small business size protest or SBA affiliation findings.
  • Resolve teaming arrangement disputes quickly and effectively, allowing businesses to focus on winning and delivering federal contracts.

If your contractor teaming arrangement puts your federal contract at risk, don’t wait until it’s too late. Our teaming and subcontracting attorneys can help safeguard your business and protect your federal contracting opportunities. Call us today for a consultation, and let us help you navigate the complexities of FAR teaming agreements under FAR 9.601.

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