Jamal - thanks for the info. Let me add a few specifics....my company is a SDVOSB/Hubzone, and we are considering going after an on-ramp to a large contract vehicle. Draft solicitation states that team partners' past performance and quals will only be evaluated if the team is constituted as a FAR 9.601(1) CTA, and explicitly states that a team composed under 9.601(2) will not permit evaluation of the PP/quals of the teaming partners. I have been struggling to find any examples of CTAs/documents for a FAR 9/601(1) type arrangement that is NOT a JV or partnership (separate legal entity). Draft solicitation Q&A makes multiple mention of "CTA or JV" implying they are two different paths to bidding. Additionally, Hubzone JVs are governed by CFR 13 part 126.616, yet the draft indicates a JV may not need to have only Hubzone partners. We are essentially trying to avoid the JV route to ensure my team does not get into any issues with non-Hubzone members. Any guidance on where I might turn for example(s) of a 9.601(1) CTA that is not a JV (separate entity)?