Government Contract Law Attorneys
Increase Revenues While Minimizing Adverse Actions.
Federal government contract procurement agencies are now tasked with increasing oversight on contractors. This starts from the proposal and source
selection process all the way through performance and termination. Problems occur when the agency fails to pay for work performed; the wrong person is awarded contract; contractors have not implemented required internal policies and controls; are investigated by other agencies; or simply do not understand the complex rules and regulations.
The consequences of not having the right legal mechanisms in place puts your company at risk when an adverse situation arises. You can be targeted for suspension or debarment; termination for default; or even face criminal charges or hefty civil fines.
The federal government contract law attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC bring decades of hands-on experience to companies seeking to build a sound legal foundation, resolve conflict with federal agencies and who want to aggressively litigate improper agency decisions. See samples of our outcomes.
Call 202-827-9750 or Toll Free 1.866.601.5518 - Free Initial Consultation.
Legal Services
A summary of our services include the following:
- Proactive Business Development and Marketing Strategies
- FAR Compliance and Contract Management Legal Advice
- Bid protests (GAO Agency or Court of Federal Claims)
- Claims Services and Litigation
- Suspension and Debarment
- Small Business Matters
- Internal Policy and Controls Help
- Teaming Agreement and Joint Ventures
- False Claims Act Defense and Procurement Fraud Matters
- Procurement Policy Assistance
- Investigations and Corporate Responses to Various Agencies
- Terminations and Appeals
- Litigation and Appeals
Review our Services Tab for a list of our comprehensive government contracting and business services for companies in various industry groups.
- Maximize profits in government contracting
- Avoid unnecessary fraud pitfalls – develop the required internal policies
- Develop sound litigation strategies in bid protests and claims litigation.
- Strengthen your road-map to success as a small business
- Learn how to increase your success rates with government proposals
- Train your key staff members in critical areas of federal procurement.
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Develop Mandatory Internal Policies
As a Federal government contractors you are subject to many complex regulations. For example, recent government contract procurement regulations require you to self-report when you violate certain laws or receive over-payments. New procurement regulations create a new basis for suspension and debarment. Develop effective ethics and internal controls. This mitigates the risk to the government. Read More
Improve Proposal Writing Efforts
Position yourself for fierece competition in government contracting. Bid protest to the GAO has increased in 2012. What does this mean? You get more revenues by getting more federal government contracts. Learning how to write more value-based and low risk proposals is key to your proposal writing success in government procurement.
Adjust to recent agency source selection strategies that overcome bid protest challenges. Learn why your technical proposals are getting the evaluation scores you hope for. Read More
Protect Company Profits in a Bid Protest
Strategically improve your position while filing a bid protest. This requires an understanding of the pros and cons associated with filing; knowing the complex regulations and how courts review bid protest cases. Acting without a federal government contracts attorney can be detrimental.
Learn what GAO cases cannot hear in protest actions Understand why you cannot have access to sensitive source selection material and why such failure causes you a denial at GAO. Develop your protest in way that uncovers agency actions. Read More
Maximize Damages in Government Claims
Develop contract claims against the federal government that comply with Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Cases are lost for failure to meet these critical requirements. Our federal government contract law lawyers help you to create a detailed and substantively supported claim. Our goal is to preserve your rights for appeal in the event that the agency still denies your claim. Read More
Develop Compliant Policies
Avoid harsh consequences by developing internal policies that meet the high standard of statutory compliance in government contracting. Each contract contains numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for which you are responsible and legally bound. Failure to develop internal compliance and training for key staff members could possibly land your company with a recommendation for termination or even debarment. With experts that have actually worked for government contracting agencies, Watson is positioned to help you avoid costly mistakes made by contractors across the country and overseas. Read More
Handle Small Business Legal Matters
Overcome tough hrudles faced by small businesses in government contract procurement law. Our attorneys help contractors to navigate through the legal requirements of SBA Programs, teaming relationships, prime and subcontractor relationships and more.SBA programs (HUBZone, 8(a) certification, Mentor Protégé, Joint ventures); Size protests and disputes. As Government Contracts Attorneys, we advise you on business development strategies, seeking out and planning for upcoming opportunities. Read More
Maximize Construction Claims
Avoid costly mistakes when submitting construction claims to the federal government. Construction companies arguably experience the largest amount of claims disputes in the federal marketplace. They sometimes lose millions simply because the submission did not meet the mandatory legal requirements. Let our government contract law firm help. Learn More
Nationwide Services
You can call upon our law firm regardless of your state. For federal issues, you do not have to hire an attorney in your specific state. With law offices located in Denver Colorado and Washington, DC, our national reach allows us to help businesses of all industry groups.
Watson & Associates, LLC Practices exclusively in the area of federal law in Washington, DC. Call 1.866.601.5518 or 202.827-9750 – Free Initial Consultation.
Colorado Business Lawyers
Given the current stage of the economy, Colorado businesses are constantly emerging. Individuals are taking the chance of operating their own business given the job market. Business law is yet a tricky area when there are partners involved, personal liability at risk, and compliance regulations to follow. With an office in Denver, Colorado, Watson & Associates also devotes a significant effort to Colorado business law matters. Our lawyers help new businesses with incorporation matters, partnership guidance, as well as contract law and corporate law matters. Read More
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Watson & Associates are experts in government contract small business programs. Our broad expertise ranges from helping federal contractors in SBA 8a certification matters, teaming agreements and joint venture guidance to proposal writing and compliance. Call our government contract consultants at 1-866-601-5518 for immediate help.
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