Subcontracts

 

Key Considerations
 

• Subcontracts can add numerous twists to a negotiation.
   

• Subcontractors may not agree with exceptions University attains to move the project forward (or even the University standard language).
   

• Funding entities may try to insist that University be liable for sub-sites. The University can agree to be responsible for monitoring the sub-sites or collecting data, but not for their specific performance.
   

• It should be clear if the experimental treatment is being provided through the University or to the sub-sites directly.
   

• Subcontracts to unusual entities (e.g., the VA) should be discussed with the contracts office in advance.

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Reminders
 

• Consider whether subcontractors will be performing the same protocol as the University study, or perform a subset of the protocol.
   

• Promptly advise the contracts office if a material transfer agreement is necessary.