Prime/Sub

Sure. Why not? I don't know of any law or regulation that precludes such an arrangement.

I assume that you work for the government. If so, why do you care? Such an arrangement will not relieve the prime of its obligations to you.

Thank you. My concern is that the prime and sub include G&A and fee on their proposals which seem to increase the overall price of the contract. Can we just tell the prime to design the interface?

Yes, I suppose so, but why tell them how to do the job? Just tell the prime that you are not going to pay what you think is too much because of doubling up of its overhead, G&A, and profit or fee. Negotiate a price or estimated cost and fee that you think is fair and reasonable. If the contract is cost-reimbursement, negotiate an advance agreement that excludes doubled-up overhead, G&A, and profit or fee.

The proposed arrangement between the prime and the sub strikes me as silly, but why get involved? Just don't pay too much.

I was told that the Contracting Officer has to approve the subcontract so I want to make sure we are doing the right thing.

I've answered your questions. Do as you please.

I appreciate everyone's interest in my 1 April post