Prime / Subcontractor
The prime holds the contract directly; subcontractors work under the prime.
The prime contractor holds the contract directly with the government and is accountable for delivery. A subcontractor works under the prime, often supplying specialized labor or scope.
Subcontracting is a classic way in for new firms: you perform under an experienced prime, and that work becomes your own past performance for future prime bids.
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