Welcome to the Partnerships & Collaborations Forum
In business—and especially in government contracting—you don’t have to go it alone. The right partnership can help you scale faster, win bigger contracts, and fill in the gaps where your team lacks capacity or qualifications. This forum is your base for strategic teaming, joint ventures, mentor-protégé relationships, and collaborative success.
If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far—build the right team and move with purpose.
– Forum Command Team
In business—and especially in government contracting—you don’t have to go it alone. The right partnership can help you scale faster, win bigger contracts, and fill in the gaps where your team lacks capacity or qualifications. This forum is your base for strategic teaming, joint ventures, mentor-protégé relationships, and collaborative success.
This Forum Covers:
- Finding teaming partners for federal, state, and local bids
- Structuring Joint Ventures (JV) and Strategic Alliances
- SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP)
- Prime-sub relationships: how to be one and how to find one
- Collaboration on proposals, capabilities, and contract performance
- Vetting potential partners and protecting your business
- Leveraging certifications (SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8a, WOSB) through partnerships
- Building referral networks and trusted alliances for long-term growth
Forum Engagement Guidelines:
- Be Clear on Your Needs: Looking for a HUBZone partner? Need a sub for a niche skill? Say so.
- Post Your Capabilities: Include your NAICS, core services, and certifications
- Follow Through: If you connect with someone here—communicate, vet, and execute
- No Scams or Cold Sales: This forum is for real partnerships, not cold pitches or spam
What Makes a Good Partnership?
- Aligned values and communication
- Clear division of roles and expectations
- Complementary skills or certifications
- Trust, legal clarity, and mutual benefit
If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far—build the right team and move with purpose.
– Forum Command Team