One accountable prime. Proven local partners.
Nexus is the prime contractor and is responsible for the result. Our teaming partners are established local small businesses that perform the field work under a written agreement.
From requirement to completed work
Match the right partner
For each requirement, we select a licensed, insured partner with a proven record in that trade and that area.
Plan and price
We build the staffing plan, schedule, QC plan and price together, so the proposal reflects real capacity.
Manage the work
Nexus schedules the work, processes base access, coordinates with the COR and keeps the paperwork on time.
Inspect and report
We inspect completed work, log the results, correct deficiencies promptly and report to the government.
Who does what
| Nexus (prime) | Teaming partner |
|---|---|
| Single point of contact for the contracting officer and COR | Trained, supervised field crews |
| Program management and scheduling | Equipment, vehicles and trade expertise |
| Quality control inspections and records | Required state licenses for the trade |
| Submittals, reports and invoicing | Insurance and safety program |
| Compliance with contract terms and set-aside rules | Daily performance to the agreed standard |
Compliance, in plain language
On a small-business set-aside, the prime contractor has to do a real share of the work itself. The rule is FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Services contracts: no more than 50% of the amount the government pays can go to subcontractors that are not similarly situated small businesses.
- Specialty trade contracts: the limit is 75%, not counting the cost of materials.
- Similarly situated partners: work done by a small-business partner that qualifies under the same set-aside counts toward Nexus’s share.
We plan each team to meet these limits before we bid, and we keep management, quality control and the government relationship in house.
Our quality control approach
Written QC plan
Each contract gets a QC plan tied to its performance standards, with clear inspection frequencies and responsibilities.
Inspections and records
Scheduled and random inspections, a location-by-location log, and before-and-after photos where they are permitted.
Fast correction
Deficiencies are assigned, corrected and re-inspected quickly, and the COR is kept informed.
Established small business? Let’s talk.
We are building a network of licensed, insured local companies with long track records. If that describes your business, we want to hear from you.