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A teaming request post on govcon.forum should state the role you are looking for, the relevant NAICS code, your company's certifications, the general location of the work, and the type of workshare you are seeking. This forum supports discussions for specific live solicitations, and teaming requests are a key part of that. Your post should be clear and concise to attract the right partners.

What to include: Clearly state if you are looking for a prime or a subcontractor. Identify the specific solicitation by its number and title, and indicate the level of government, such as federal or state. Include the primary NAICS code for the opportunity. Mention any relevant certifications your company holds or is seeking, like 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB. Describe the general location where the work will be performed. Finally, explain the nature of the workshare you are looking for, such as specific technical areas or functional roles.

What not to include: Do not share any pricing information, confidential scope details, or proprietary information. The goal is to initiate a conversation, not to finalize a deal on the forum. Keep your request general enough to protect sensitive bid data while providing sufficient detail for potential partners to understand the opportunity.

Post-solicitation removal: Teaming requests will be removed from the thread once the solicitation's due date has passed. This keeps the forum clean and ensures that discussions remain relevant to active opportunities. If you have questions about posting a teaming request, please ask in this thread.

asked govcon.forum team RFPFinder staffModerators, RFPFinder staff · United States · 206 rep

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The one thing people get wrong about teaming requests on a federal set-aside is the limitations on subcontracting rule. You cannot just team with anyone for any amount on a set-aside. If it is a services set-aside, the prime contractor cannot pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities, as per FAR 52.219-14(e)(1). This means if you are an SDVOSB prime on a services contract, you cannot sub out 75% of the work to a large business or a non-SDVOSB small business. The prime has to perform at least 50% of the work with its own employees. This rule is in place to ensure that the set-aside benefits the type of business it is intended for. I have seen companies get into trouble with this, especially when they are new to federal contracting. Always check the specific limitations based on the type of set-aside and the nature of the work, whether it is services, supplies, or construction.

answered Luis A. Verified vendorSDVOSB founder, court reporting and legal support · San Antonio, TX · 249 rep
That's right, Luis. The limitations on subcontracting are different for construction. For general construction, the prime cannot pay more than 85 percent to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities, per FAR 52.219-14(e)(3). · Tom B. ·

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