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Subcontracting and Teaming Deep Dive / Prime/Sub Decision

When Subcontracting Makes Sense

Lesson 4 of 12

Subcontracting may be smarter when the opportunity is too large, vehicle-limited, clearance-heavy, cyber-heavy, or outside the company's prime past performance.

Key Takeaways

  • Define your specific scope.
  • Find likely primes/vehicle holders.

Common Mistakes

  • Seeing subcontracting as failure.
  • No defined workshare.

Related Course Templates

Prime/Sub Decision WorksheetPrime Outreach EmailSubcontractor Capability TableTeaming Partner EvaluationWorkshare Planning TableFlow-Down Review ChecklistSubcontractor Payment Review

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