GSA sought comments earlier this year from government and industry on how to improve the use of GSA Schedule Contractor Teaming Agreements (CTA’s).  The agency received multiple responses and issued updated guidance late last week.  The guidance discusses the difference between contract-level and task order level CTA’s.  While most contractors may think of these agreements in terms of task order level arrangements, GSA points out that companies can come together to form a team for the purpose of obtaining a unified Schedule contract.   GSA also covers the differences between CTA’s and prime/sub agreements, an important set of distinctions not currently well understood by many contractors.  Additional topics include how to get paid, the importance of having a written CTA, and the responsibilities of team members.  GSA even provides a template for contract-level CTA’s that companies can use as an outline for their own agreements.   GSA Schedule CTA’s are not based on FAR 9.6 and any company considering either a contract or task order level CTA should ensure that they create a comprehensive, legal teaming agreement in writing and based on the correct set of rules before proceeding with a project.  A little time now can save a world of pain later.  See the new guidance here:     https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/system/files/Revised_GSA.gov%20CTA%20Guidance.pdf and remember that Allen Federal has considerable experience in assisting companies in creating sound CTA’s.