I would like to thank everyone who took the time to reply to my question, both on and off list. I received a number of replies confirming that most of us require our subs to give us something in writing prior to submission. However, that really wasn’t my question. I apologize if my question was unclear. I’d like to try once more:

 

When you are LEAD, do YOU sign anything prior to submission for the SUB?

 

Your patience with my asking twice is appreciated, and I hope I worded the question better this time. Replies on and off list are welcome.

 

>>> On 11/5/2009 at 10:34 AM, in message <005901ca5e2d$802ef220$808cd660$@edu>, Laura Letbetter <xxxxxx@KENNESAW.EDU> wrote:

Dear colleagues:

 

We have a question about how other universities work with their subawardees from private industry when collaborating on proposals to federal agencies:

 

Prior to proposal submission, does the lead university ever sign a contract agreeing to submit a proposal with the private industry partner, or agreeing to use that particular private industry partner in the event of an award?

 

What are the advantages or disadvantages of signing such an agreement on the front end?

 

Replies on and off list are all welcome.

 

Laura Letbetter
Director, Proposal Development and Programmatic Research
Office of Grants and Contracts
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, Mailstop 0111
Kennesaw, GA 30144
 
770-499-3365 phone
770-499-3620 fax
 
xxxxxx@kennesaw.edu
 
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