The same way the FAR sets forth the policies and procedures guiding federal buyers in how they administer prime contracts, prime contractors are, in turn, required to implement policies and procedures to manage subcontractors effectively. In Part 5 of our 9-part series, the Sheppard Mullin Supply Chain Management Team will explore the basic requirements for contractor purchasing systems, identifying best practices for implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems and going through a contractor purchasing system review.

Subcontract Management from A-to-Z
Third Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:30pm ET

• January 16 – Federal Subcontracting 101: An Overview
• February 20 – Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
• March 19 – Small Business Subcontractors
• April 16 – Subcontracting Plans
• May 21 – Contractor Purchasing Systems
• June 18 – Awarding Subcontracts
• September 17 – Flow Downs and Terms & Conditions
• October 15 – Subcontract Pricing
• November 19 – Subcontract Management and Administration