Overview
This section establishes the federal government’s policy to recognize the validity of contractor team arrangements (CTAs), provided that the participating companies maintain full transparency regarding their relationships.
Key Rules
- Recognition of Validity: The government acknowledges the integrity of CTAs and will not typically interfere with or discourage their formation.
- Mandatory Disclosure: Recognition is conditional upon the full disclosure of all company relationships and the identification of the arrangement within the offer.
- Timing of Disclosure: If a teaming arrangement is formed after an offer has been submitted, it must be disclosed to the government before the arrangement becomes effective.
- Non-Interference: Under normal circumstances, the government will not require or encourage the dissolution of these established team arrangements.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must ensure that teaming agreements are finalized and clearly documented in their proposals to avoid eligibility issues or loss of government recognition.
- Transparency is a prerequisite for compliance; any changes to teaming structures mid-solicitation or post-award require immediate communication with the Contracting Officer.