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A recent New York federal opinion is a reminder that teaming agreements are governed by state law, and not federal law, despite support for “contractor team arrangements” under FAR Subpart 9.6, and that state law generally...more
For government contractors with diverse strengths and shared business objectives, joint ventures—known formally as “contractor team arrangements” (CTA) in the Federal procurement context—can provide significant opportunities...more
Teaming agreements are a common, beneficial, and sometimes necessary way for industry to come together and meet the federal government’s needs. But the devil is in the details. A recent decision from the U.S. District Court...more
The Justice Department announced this week the formation of a new Procurement Collusion Strike Force, which will focus on “deterring, detecting, investigating and prosecuting antitrust crimes, such as bid-rigging conspiracies...more
Teaming Arrangements under the FAR - Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6, a contractor teaming arrangement is when: 1. Two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime...more
Interested in combining forces with another government contractor? Well, teaming may be for you— but make sure you find the arrangement that works for your business....more
The U.S. General Service Administration’s (“GSA”) is seeking input on acquisition regulations, policies, standards, business practices and guidance issued by GSA across all of its acquisition, disposal, and sales programs,...more
The next in our Infographics series walks through the allowability of costs for certain in-house legal services. It provides a quick guide to when a contractor’s legal costs may, and may not, be charged to the government....more
Teammates pursuing federal contracts should draft their teaming agreements with care to avoid unintended consequences. The Pitfalls of Non-Specific Teaming Agreements - Among other issues, teammates cannot...more
Teaming agreements have become virtually universal in the world of government contracting, and their use is recognized and promoted in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. ...more