| name | teaming-agreement |
| title | Teaming Agreement |
| description | Drafts Teaming Agreements for prime-sub pursuit of U.S. government contracts. Covers proposal-phase and post-award obligations with FAR compliance. Use when drafting teaming agreements, prime-sub teaming arrangements, or federal solicitation collaboration agreements. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/teaming-agreement |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | government-contracts |
| language | en |
Teaming Agreement
Drafts an enforceable Teaming Agreement establishing the prime-sub relationship for pursuing a specific U.S. government contract opportunity.
Prerequisites
Collect before drafting:
- Parties — legal names, entity types, jurisdictions, addresses (must match SAM.gov)
- Solicitation — agency, solicitation number, title, NAICS, size standard, set-aside, proposal due date
- Capabilities — each party's technical expertise, past performance, certifications, clearances, small business status
- Business terms — anticipated subcontract value/percentage, exclusivity scope, cost-sharing
- Prior agreements — any existing NDAs, LOIs, or negotiation correspondence
Quick Start
- Gather all prerequisites above
- Draft sections 1–7 below in order
- Run FAR compliance checks before delivery
- Mark uncertain regulatory citations with
[VERIFY]
Output Sections
1. Recitals & Definitions
- Identify parties (name, entity type, jurisdiction, address) and target solicitation (agency, number, NAICS, set-aside, due date)
- State purpose: how combined capabilities strengthen the offer
- Define key terms: Proprietary Information, Proposal, Prime Contract, Subcontract, Key Personnel, Work Share
2. Proposal Phase Obligations
Prime responsibilities: proposal strategy, volume integration, quality reviews, final submission decisions, sole government contact, obligation to consult Sub on scope/pricing/personnel matters.
Sub deliverables (specify format and deadlines for each):
- Technical approach sections
- Past performance citations with metrics and references
- Key personnel resumes with clearance levels
- Pricing data (labor categories, rates, ODCs)
- All inputs due minimum 7 days before government deadline
Exclusivity: Define scope (this solicitation only vs. follow-ons), duration (execution through award or cancellation), and any carve-outs.
Proposal costs: Default — each party bears own costs. Address NTE caps and cost recovery if a party fails to deliver inputs.
3. Post-Award Obligations
- Good-faith subcontract negotiation within 30–60 days of award
- Scope of work must align precisely with proposal representations (areas, deliverables, locations, LOE, value)
