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Teaming & partnering

The biggest federal contracts aren't won alone. Whether you're a prime that needs to fill a capability or set-aside gap, or a small business that wants a way in as a subcontractor — this is where the two sides find each other.

Why teaming matters

Teams win the work no single firm can

In federal contracting, a teaming agreement is a pre-award arrangement where two or more firms agree to pursue a specific opportunity together — one as the prime, the others as subcontractors. Done well, teaming is how small businesses break in and how primes bid work they couldn't reach alone.

Set-aside eligibility

Many opportunities are reserved for 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone firms. Teaming lets a prime bring the socioeconomic status it needs — while everyone stays mindful of the limitations on subcontracting and SBA affiliation rules.

Capacity & capability

No single shop has every certification, clearance, or labor category. A team combines bench strength so the proposal can credibly cover the full scope and surge if the contract grows.

Past performance

The fastest legitimate way for a newer firm to build cited past performance is to perform as a subcontractor on a prime's award — experience you can later carry into bids of your own as the prime.

A note on the rules. On most service set-asides the prime must perform at least 50% of the work with its own employees (the FAR/SBA limitations on subcontracting), and a prime that is "unusually reliant" on one sub can trigger an affiliation finding that disqualifies the team. We help you find the right partner — your teaming agreement and work-share split should be reviewed with qualified counsel.

For primes

I'm a prime looking for subs

You're chasing an opportunity and need to fill a gap — a missing NAICS, a set-aside status, a clearance, a geography, or extra capacity. We help you surface qualified small businesses that match the requirement.

  • Find subs by the exact NAICS code(s) on your solicitation
  • Filter for the set-aside / socioeconomic status you need
  • Match on agency and past-performance relevance
  • Reach out before the proposal deadline, not after
Post what you need
For subs

I'm a sub looking for primes

You want a way onto bigger contracts — to put your capabilities, certifications, and set-aside status in front of primes who are actively building teams for live opportunities.

  • Get matched to primes hunting your NAICS and capabilities
  • Lead with your set-aside status as a strength, not a checkbox
  • Build cited past performance as a subcontractor
  • Pair this with free government channels like SBA SubNet & SBS
Get found by primes

How we match you

Matched on what actually decides a team

Generic "find a partner" directories make you wade through everyone. We line up the three signals that actually decide whether a prime and a sub fit — the same fields that sit on a solicitation.

By NAICS code

Match on the precise NAICS code(s) attached to the opportunity, so a prime sees subs who genuinely do the work — and subs see primes bidding their lane.

By set-aside

Filter by 8(a), WOSB / EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and small-business status, so set-aside requirements are met up front instead of scrambled at the deadline.

By agency

Connect around the agencies you already know — relevant past performance and buyer familiarity are what make a teaming pitch land.

From match to teaming agreement

  1. 1Tell us your NAICS, set-aside status, target agencies, and what you bring (or need).
  2. 2We surface the primes or subs on the other side of the match — and you connect directly.
  3. 3Agree the scope and work-share split, sign a teaming agreement, and bid the opportunity together.

Teaming profiles live in the WinAContract supplier network. WinAContract makes the introduction; the teaming agreement and work-share are between you and your partner.

Find the work to team on

Search live federal opportunities by NAICS, set-aside, and agency — then build the team to win them.

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The supplier network

Where teaming profiles live — capabilities, certifications, and set-aside status that primes and subs search.

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Tell us which side you're on

Send us your NAICS, set-aside status, and the opportunity (or capability) you're teaming around. We'll line up the matches on the other side. It's free.

Prefer a form? Use the contact form and mention "teaming", or email info@winacontract.com.