We had considered the same conundrum, but utlimately decided that if the
joint proposal is truly a joint effort in terms of preparation/ideas etc.
then the competitve strength of the proposal that gets it funded is no
doubt partially based on the strength of the collaborator --the subcontract
then becomes an administrative vehicle to get funds to a collaborator, not
a "procurement" of services.  That is basically our sole source.  Additionally
how could one possibly entice commercial or non commercial collaborators
to develop joint proposals while at the same time telling them, if the
proposal wins, we will shop around to see if we can find someone better,
cheaper, faster, etc.No one would work with you.

* Elizabeth (Liz) Mazzella            xxxxxx@HEALTH.STATE.NY.US*
* Director, Technology Transfer & Contract Programs           *
* Health Research, Inc. (A Non-Profit Corp.) Albany NY 12209  *
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