Pros and Cons of Becoming a Subcontractor
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Working for multiple clients | More variety, experience working in different industries | Living from gig to gig; may need to hustle during dry spells |
| Commitment | Fewer obligations toward company that hires you | Company has fewer obligations toward you |
Can a small business not subcontract to a large business?
If a small business fails to do this, a subcontract will not count toward small business subcontracting goals. Any large business can publish outreach events, notices of sources sought, and solicitations for subcontracting work to the subcontracting database, in an effort to locate small business subcontractors.
Do you need a subcontracting plan for a federal contract?
Some federal contracts require a subcontracting plan to outsource work to a small business subcontractor. Contracting officers can include specific subcontracting goals for the prime contractor to try to meet. In its proposal to a large business, a small businesses must self-certify as small for the NAICS code on the solicitation.
Can a small business subcontract with a prime contractor?
Subcontracting with small businesses Unlike prime contractors, subcontractors do not work directly with the government, but instead work for other contractors. Some government contracts require large companies to subcontract with a small business. This creates more opportunities for small businesses to get involved in federal contracting.
Can a contracting officer include subcontracting goals in a proposal?
Contracting officers can include specific subcontracting goals for the prime contractor to try to meet. In its proposal to a large business, a small businesses must self-certify as small for the NAICS code on the solicitation. If a small business fails to do this, a subcontract will not count toward small business subcontracting goals.
