The proposal must demonstrate that the workforce, management, facilities, or other resources of the affiliate may affect contract performance by the offeror including a commitment to make key personnel available for the project. The proposal may also show a commitment by the parent organization to provide sufficient financial resources to the project.

Prime contractors can derive significant benefits from subcontracts to businesses owned by Indian tribes. The Department of Defense (DoD) Indian Incentive Program, based on Section 504 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. § 1544), provides for the payment of 5% of the amount subcontracted to a tribally owned organization when authorized under the terms of the contract.

Past performance of a parent or affiliated company can be attributed to the offeror where the proposal demonstrates that the resources of the parent or affiliated company will affect the performance of the offeror.