Sub-to-Prime Assessment | Black Orchid Business Group

Reality Check

Being a Prime contractor is fundamentally different from being a subcontractor. These questions are designed to help you evaluate whether you're truly ready for the financial, operational, and strategic demands of prime status. Answer honestly—this assessment is your first step toward realistic transition planning.

Contact Information

Full Name*

Email Address*

Company Name*

Phone Number

Subcontracting Track Record

How many years have you been a federal subcontractor?*

What is your annual federal subcontracting revenue?*

How many active prime contractor relationships do you have?*

What types of federal work have you performed?*

Select all that apply

Information Technology (IT)

Engineering

Logistics

Consulting

Construction

Professional Services

Other (please specify below)

Other work types (if applicable)

Relationship & Performance Capital

What is your most recent CPARS rating?*

Do you have direct relationships with government program managers?*

This is critical—can you communicate directly with government clients, or does everything go through the prime?

Describe your direct government relationships (if any)

Infrastructure & Financial Resilience

Working Capital: Do you have 90+ days of operating expenses available?*

Transitioning to Prime means YOU carry the cash flow burden, not the prime contractor

Proposal Capability: Do you have a dedicated internal team?*

Do you have a DCAA-compliant accounting system?*

What is your cybersecurity compliance status (CMMC/NIST)?*

Strategic Intent

Why are you pursuing prime status now?*

What specific opportunities are you tracking to bid as a Prime?

What is your target timeline for your first Prime award?*

Additional information or questions