List of Contractor Interests and Resources

Every contractor or offeror has many interests and resources that are common in all contracts.

Interests:

• Ensure timely performance of a contract because [____fill in the blank ____];
• Generate gross sales and profit;
• Comply with legal requirements;
• Create a defensible file to withstand public and government scrutiny;
• Create opportunities for future work;
• Avoid negative performance reviews;
• Maintain positive customer relations;
• Protect intellectual property, trade secrets, and commercial/financial information;
• Retain good suppliers, subcontractors, and employees.

Resources:

• Funds;
• Contractual authority (e.g., right to file claims and protests, VECP clauses, etc.);
• Statutory and Regulatory authority (e.g., bankruptcy protection, etc.);
• Subcontractors and suppliers;
• Contractor’s insurance;
• Professional services (accountants, consultants, attorneys, etc.);
• Skilled employees (tradesmen, engineers, attorneys, contracting specialists, etc.);
• Goodwill / reputation

Each contract or project also may present unique interests and resources to add to these standard items.