The following terms and conditions relating to prime contractors took effect from 10 October 2011.

Eventually, they may do the same to the prime contractors, according to many experts.

Protests of a concern's size as a prime contractor are processed under 19.302.

The three prime contractors now represent about two-thirds of all military product sales.

Services: At least 50 percent of the contract cost for personnel must be performed by the prime contractor's own employees.

Interviews with some of the largest prime contractors found that none was close to the 5 percent goal.

The specific responsibilities of the prime contractors have so far been left vague.

Rockwell International is the prime contractor for this weapon system.

Services - The prime contractor's own employees must perform at least 50 percent of the contract cost for personnel.

Still, it is likely that one company or group will emerge as the prime contractor.