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Teaming Agreement Template for Government Contracts
A free, plain-English teaming agreement you can copy, plus a primer on how teaming works for federal primes and subcontractors.
What's inside
- What a teaming agreement is (and isn't)
- When to sign one
- The 11 clauses every teaming agreement needs
- A full copy-pasteable template
- How Nexiqo helps you find and vet teaming partners
What is a teaming agreement?
A teaming agreement is a written contract between two companies that plan to bid on a specific federal, state, or local government opportunity together — one as the prime contractor and the other as a subcontractor. It commits both sides to pursue the deal exclusively and, if the prime wins, to negotiate a subcontract in good faith.
Teaming agreements are governed by FAR Subpart 9.6. They are not joint ventures: each company remains separate, files its own taxes, and keeps its own size status.
When to sign one
Sign before exchanging pricing, technical approach, key personnel resumes, or past-performance write-ups. The agreement locks in exclusivity for the specific solicitation and gives both parties confidentiality protection while the proposal is being built.
The 11 clauses every teaming agreement needs
- Purpose — name the exact solicitation.
- Scope of work — split tasks/CLINs and rough percentages.
- Exclusivity — neither side teams with anyone else on this bid.
- Proposal responsibilities — who writes what, by when, at whose cost.
- Subcontract negotiation — commit to good-faith negotiation on award.
- Confidentiality — protect shared pricing and technical info.
- Independent contractors — explicitly not a partnership or JV.
- Organizational Conflicts of Interest — FAR 9.5 reps.
- Term and termination — clear end conditions.
- Governing law and disputes — state law + dispute path.
- Entire agreement — written amendments only.
The template
Copy this into your editor and replace the bracketed fields. This is a starting point, not legal advice — have counsel review before signing.
TEAMING AGREEMENT
This Teaming Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] by and between:
PRIME CONTRACTOR: [Prime Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type],
with offices at [Address] ("Prime"); and
SUBCONTRACTOR: [Sub Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type],
with offices at [Address] ("Subcontractor").
Collectively, the "Parties."
1. PURPOSE
The Parties intend to team exclusively to prepare and submit a
proposal in response to [Solicitation No. / Agency / Title]
(the "Opportunity"), and, if awarded, to perform the resulting
prime contract with Subcontractor as a subcontractor to Prime.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Prime's Scope: [describe]
2.2 Subcontractor's Scope: [describe approx. % of work / CLINs]
3. EXCLUSIVITY
For the Opportunity, neither Party will team with, submit a
proposal with, or provide proposal support to any other offeror
from the effective date through award or no-award notice.
4. PROPOSAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Party will, at its own cost, provide qualified personnel,
past performance, pricing inputs, and written sections required
for its scope, on the schedule set by Prime.
5. SUBCONTRACT NEGOTIATION
If Prime is awarded the Opportunity, the Parties will negotiate
in good faith and execute a subcontract consistent with Section 2
and with FAR/agency flow-down clauses within [30] days of award.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Information marked or reasonably understood as confidential
("Confidential Information") will be used solely for the
Opportunity and protected with no less than reasonable care for
[3] years from disclosure.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
This Agreement does not create a joint venture, partnership,
agency, or employment relationship. Neither Party may bind the
other.
8. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Each Party represents it has no OCI under FAR Subpart 9.5 that
would impair performance, and will promptly disclose any that
arises.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement begins on the date above and ends on the earliest
of: (a) execution of a subcontract; (b) award to another offeror;
(c) cancellation of the Opportunity; (d) [12] months from the
effective date; or (e) written mutual agreement.
10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State], excluding
conflict-of-law rules. Disputes will first be escalated to
senior executives; unresolved disputes go to binding arbitration
in [City, State] under [AAA Commercial Rules].
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This is the entire agreement on its subject and supersedes prior
discussions. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both
Parties.
PRIME CONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR
By: ____________________ By: ____________________
Name: __________________ Name: __________________
Title: _________________ Title: _________________
Date: __________________ Date: __________________
Find the right partner first
A teaming agreement only works if you're teaming with the right company. Nexiqo helps primes and small businesses find each other, verify credentials (SAM.gov status, set-aside qualifications, past performance), and move from intro to signed agreement faster.
Teaming partner search
Filter by NAICS, set-aside, certifications, and location.
Verified profiles
SAM.gov, CAGE, and certification status checked.
Deal rooms
Share solicitations, scope splits, and the agreement in one place.
FAQ
Is a teaming agreement legally binding?
Yes. Courts may decline to enforce vague scope or pricing, so be specific.
When should we sign?
Before sharing pricing, technical approach, or past-performance data.
Teaming agreement vs. joint venture?
A teaming agreement keeps each company independent. A JV creates a new entity that bids as the prime.
This template is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a government-contracts attorney before executing any agreement.