(a) Contractor team arrangements may be desirable from both a Government and industry standpoint in order to enable the companies involved to—
- (1) Complement each other's unique capabilities; and
- (2) Offer the Government the best combination of performance, cost, and delivery for the system or product being acquired.
- (b) Contractor team arrangements may be particularly appropriate in complex research and development acquisitions, but may be used in other appropriate acquisitions, including production.
- (c) The companies involved normally form a contractor team arrangement before submitting an offer. However, they may enter into an arrangement later in the acquisition process, including after contract award.
[48 FR 42142, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended 84 FR 19846, May 6, 2019]