As our challenging business times change and evolve, we need to explore new strategies and take advantage of new technologies just to survive. Teaming has become an essential tool in the struggle to survive, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Defense (DoD) have recognized that.
According to the "Guidebook for Facilitating Small Business Teaming Arrangements" from the DoD:
Encouraging teams, led by small businesses, can strengthen the Department of Defense (DoD)
supplier base by increasing the competitiveness of small businesses. Moreover—due in part to shrinking budgets and acquisition resources—contract consolidation is a trend that is likely to continue—this requires new ways to decrease barriers to small business participation on DoD contracts.
Here is where you can download the DoD teaming guidebook:
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/docs/dod_OSBP_Guidebook_for_Facilitating_Small_Business_Team_Arrangements.pdf
The SBA has an active initiative to help small business (survive) by encouraging teaming arrangements with larger companies and peers. For example, two small companies can work together on an RFP to provide a solution that would be impossible for either company alone. For more information on teaming programs, contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In Florida go to www.fsbdc.org.
If you are a larger business, you can post subcontracting opportunities; or if a small business, you can find subcontracting opportunities at SBA.gov by following:
