Business Terms
Joint Venture (JV)
A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to combine resources for a specific project while retaining separate identities.
In context
How Joint Venture works in supplier diversity
Joint ventures allow small businesses to compete for larger contracts by combining capabilities with other firms. In federal contracting, specific rules govern how JVs can be formed and claim small business status. An 8(a) JV mentor-protégé arrangement allows the JV to qualify as small even with a large business partner.
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Real-world example
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