OFRN R7 Solicitation: We have an industrial partner who is an Ohio based small business who is requesting we work with them via a PO instead of a subcontract. If we can issue them a large PO, will they still be considered ...

Question: OFRN R7 Solicitation:  We have an industrial partner who is an Ohio based small business who is requesting we work with them via a PO instead of a subcontract. If we can issue them a large PO, likely a minimum of $50k will they still be considered a team member? We are concerned that if they are not issued a subcontract that our proposal will be disqualified. 

Response: The Prime Applicant will be responsible for lower tier subs and other vendors needed for the effort. A PO with proper flowdowns should be an adequate contract.