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Subcontracting and Teaming Deep Dive / Agreements, Flow-Downs, and Compliance

Ostensible Subcontractor Risk

Lesson 10 of 12

Risk increases when the subcontractor performs primary and vital work or the prime is unusually reliant on the subcontractor. The prime should perform/manage meaningful work and control customer communication, quality, schedule, and performance.

Key Takeaways

  • The prime must be real.
  • Proposal language matters.

Common Mistakes

  • Paper-prime arrangements.
  • Sub controls everything.

Related Course Templates

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

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