Contracting for goods and services is a way of life for businesses.   When a contract is issued for goods or services to be used under a government prime contract, it becomes a subcontract. 

As a subcontract, the transaction becomes subject to additional requirements imposed on the prime contract by Federal Law as translated by the body of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Agency Supplements.  While there is no direct relationship between the subcontractor and the Government, the use of “flowdown” clauses from the prime contract causes certain control by the Government over the subcontractor.

These additional requirements cover all aspects of the contractual relationship including the decision to buy, selection of the supplier, pricing the contract, terms of the contract, quality, payments and even completion and closeout.

How you approach subcontracting (prime or sub) and how you resolve issues that arise during performance depends not only on what you are – a seller or a buyer; industry representative or Government official; contract administrator or lawyer – but also on what you know and how well you understand the unique demands of the subcontract process.  With knowledge, you can guide the process with minimum problems.

The focus of this program is on effective management and administration of subcontracts and complex purchase orders.  The benefits of attendance will extend across the full life phase of the subcontract – from the presoliciation phase to final payment.  Topics covered will provide guidance on development and management including:

• Finding suppliers and competition
• Teaming agreements and data rights
• Make of buy issues
• Effective flow down of prime clauses
• Tailoring terms and conditions
• Impact of the Uniform Commercial Code
• Hierarchy of clauses
• Managing project risks
• Type of contract/subcontract
• Acceptance and payment
• Commercial item subcontracts
• Inter company transactions
• Organization and role of subcontracts/purchasing
• Socioeconomic requirements
• Representations and certifications