What Is a Contractor Team Arrangement?
Formal Agreement Equal Partnership FAR Governed
Twoormorecompaniescollaborate
on government contracts
Teammembersoperateas equals,
not prime-sub
RegulatedunderFAR Subpart 9.6
How Does a CTA
Work?
01
Written Agreement
Draft CTA outlining roles, responsibilities, pricing, terms
03
Direct Relationship
Each member contracts directly with government
02
Shared Proposal
Submit joint proposal to government
04
Performance Delivery
Coordinated execution of agreed work portions
Why Businesses Use CTAs
Shared Risk
Stronger Proposals
New Opportunities
Complementing Strengths
Distributedworkload, costs, and responsibilities
Combinedexpertiseandpast performance create competitive
advantage
Accesstocontractsbeyond individual capacity
Uniqueskillsandtechnologiesprovide complete solutions
CTA vs. Prime-Subcontractor Model
Aspect
Government Relationship
Control
Proposal
Risk/Reward
CTA
Each member direct
Shared among team
Joint submission
Shared
Prime-Sub
Prime only Prime
dictates Prime
submits Prime
takes most
Steps to Form a Successful CTA
Align Goals
Identify Partners
Draft Agreement
Manage Delivery
Submit Proposal
Presentunifiedsolution to government
Defineroles,pricing,responsibilities, dispute resolution
Findcompanieswithcomplementary strengths and reliability
Ensurecommon understanding of objectives and benefits
Maintaincommunication and oversight for smooth execution
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Unclear Agreements
Poor Communication
Overlooking Compliance
Mismatched Capabilities
Weakcoordinationleadstodelivery failures
Vaguerolescausedisputesand performance issues
Wrongpartnershurtoverallperformance and delivery
IgnoringFARandGSAMASrulesrisks disqualification
Key Benefits at a Glance
2+
Comp anies
100%
Direct Access
1
Joint Proposal
Minimumpartnersin Eachmember
contractswith
government
CTAs enable businesses to pursue opportunities beyond individual capacity
while maintaining direct government relationships
Unifiedsubmissionto
CTA government
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Contractor Team Arrangement Overview Guide

  • 2.
    What Is aContractor Team Arrangement? Formal Agreement Equal Partnership FAR Governed Twoormorecompaniescollaborate on government contracts Teammembersoperateas equals, not prime-sub RegulatedunderFAR Subpart 9.6
  • 3.
    How Does aCTA Work? 01 Written Agreement Draft CTA outlining roles, responsibilities, pricing, terms 03 Direct Relationship Each member contracts directly with government 02 Shared Proposal Submit joint proposal to government 04 Performance Delivery Coordinated execution of agreed work portions
  • 4.
    Why Businesses UseCTAs Shared Risk Stronger Proposals New Opportunities Complementing Strengths Distributedworkload, costs, and responsibilities Combinedexpertiseandpast performance create competitive advantage Accesstocontractsbeyond individual capacity Uniqueskillsandtechnologiesprovide complete solutions
  • 5.
    CTA vs. Prime-SubcontractorModel Aspect Government Relationship Control Proposal Risk/Reward CTA Each member direct Shared among team Joint submission Shared Prime-Sub Prime only Prime dictates Prime submits Prime takes most
  • 6.
    Steps to Forma Successful CTA Align Goals Identify Partners Draft Agreement Manage Delivery Submit Proposal Presentunifiedsolution to government Defineroles,pricing,responsibilities, dispute resolution Findcompanieswithcomplementary strengths and reliability Ensurecommon understanding of objectives and benefits Maintaincommunication and oversight for smooth execution
  • 7.
    Common Pitfalls toAvoid Unclear Agreements Poor Communication Overlooking Compliance Mismatched Capabilities Weakcoordinationleadstodelivery failures Vaguerolescausedisputesand performance issues Wrongpartnershurtoverallperformance and delivery IgnoringFARandGSAMASrulesrisks disqualification
  • 8.
    Key Benefits ata Glance 2+ Comp anies 100% Direct Access 1 Joint Proposal Minimumpartnersin Eachmember contractswith government CTAs enable businesses to pursue opportunities beyond individual capacity while maintaining direct government relationships Unifiedsubmissionto CTA government
  • 9.
    Ready to GrowYour Federal Business? Navigate complex teaming arrangements Strengthen your competitive position Support your growth strategy iQuasarhelpsbusinessesnavigateteamingarrangementsandgovernmentcontractingstrategies to pursue and win more opportunities Expert Guidance Proposal Development Federal Marketplace
  • 10.
    Contact us todayto learn how we can support your growth in the federal marketplace Get the latest GovCon news, trends, and analysis, Subscribe to iQuasar LLC updates. Talk To Our Expert