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Federal Small Businesses Lawyers

Government Small Business Attorney & Consultants

Small businesses across the country are struggling to acquire more revenues and survive in the fierce economy. One way this proves successful is to bid government contracts. However, along with this choices comes new rules and regulations. This where the experience of a small business lawyer can be of substantial help.

The small business attorneys at the Law Firm of Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC represent small businesses seeking to do business with the government. We guide small companies from the initial stages of qualifying, marketing and bidding on government contracts.

The federal procurement rules make it quite easy to do business with the federal government. However, you should have a sound plan of action that includes competent attorneys and consultants that understand the laws and regulations involved with government contracting.

As compared to state government contracts, federal small business programs take a more serious meaning. Agencies are awarding federal opportunities on a daily basis. If you are a new company, we will assign you a qualified small business lawyer to guide you through the process. We offer:

  • Free Initial Consultations
  • Sound roadmaps for success
  • Solid data to make your decisions
  • Competitive rates

Our Experience

Theodore Watson & Associates is comprised of attorneys and consultants that have worked for federal contracting agencies. The experience of sitting on the ‘other side’ puts us ahead of our competition when it comes to RFPs and proposal bidding, showing you what works for marketing to the agencies and giving advice when it comes to SBA programs such as 8a certification and HUBZone Applications.

We have successfully handled numerous problems for small businesses across the country by providing meticulous advice and representation. We handle cases involving construction disputes, terminations and claims. However, our approach is to help you develop proactive compliance programs and serve as your immediate source for advice. We have successfully:

  • Led small businesses to contract awards
  • Represented contractors in bid protests
  • Handled prime and subcontractor disputes
  • Negotiated contract claims

Small Business Government Contracting

Congresshas mandated certain contracting goals to each federal agency. Generally, the agency must attempt to award at least 23% of its awards to small businesses. Within the 23% comes goals for certain socio-economic categories such as woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), small disadvantaged and HUBzone companies.

When you retain our services, our first priority is to get your key personnel acclimated to the new world of federal contracts. We provide on-site training to companies wishing to educate their executive management teams.

Advisor to CEOs

Theodore Watson & Associates serve as general counsel to CEOs and executive management staff across the United States. Having immediate access to a small business lawyer can save you time and resources when you need help with compliance or during performance of a contract.

Summary of Services

Small contractors have a hard time bidding on government contracts simply because they fall short of how the ‘game is played’ and what works. As a result, each small business attorney at our law firm is prepared to help you with:

  • Marketing
  • SBA 8a Program Matters
  • HUBZone Programs
  • Teaming & Joint Ventures
  • RFP & Proposal Services
  • Contract Management
  • Consulting
  • Contract Claims

Nationwide Services
Federal procurement law allows our law firm to represent small businesses regardless of state. There is simply no requirement to retain a Washington, Dc small business attorney. Watson’s government contract lawyers can help clients in Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles California, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.

Can I Become a Prime Contract Right Way?

Yes.Most government agencies, including the SBA tell small business not to compete for the larger contracts (“you must start small first”.) Although this creates a comfort zone for both the government and business owner, the reality is that sound advice in teaming agreements and joint ventures is a better solution. Our government contract small business attorneys and consultants can provide information that can help you to make decision. The law allows for you to acquire a decent sized contract right away.

What If I have No Experience With the Federal Government?

When Congress wrote the Small Business Act, it provide avenues to address past performance concerns. As a small business firm, any commercial experience can be presented in you RFP response. In addition, the agency cannot give you a negative rating when evaluating bids. Instead, they must at least give you a neutral rating. There are ways to mitigate the risk of no past performance – this is where Theodore Watson & Associates can help you.
Should I Pursue Subcontracts?

Yes. However, small businesses should be aware of the reality of getting government contract work through subcontracts. Federal procurement law provides that if the agency awards a contract to a large business AND the amount is over $500,000, then there must be a subcontracting plan within the prime contract. This allows federal dollars to pass to HUBZones, Woman-owned businesses, Service disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) and other socio-economic disadvantaged firms.

The reality is that the government generally has no privity of contract with subcontractors. As a general rule, you are at the mercy of the prime contractor. You certainly can use any performance in subcontracts to bid government contracts in the future as a prime. Our government contracts and small business lawyers advise our small clients to create a balancing approach.

Teaming Agreements and Joint Venture Contracts

Federal contracting allows businesses to team with each other for specific projects. This allows both companies to utilize each other’s resources. This is especially true in government construction contracts. FAR 9.6 provides for teaming and joint ventures. However, you should seriously consider hiring a skilled small business attorney that understands government contract law.

Our small business law firm also provides guidance in Native American and Tribal 8a Government contracting. Native American businesses and Tribal 8a companies have unique and powerful rules in federal procurement. If you are considering partnering or teaming with one of these entities, we can provide sound and effective consulting services.

Contact Us to Get Your Business Started

If you need experienced government contract small business attorneys, call us today. If you need guidance to how to become successful in government contracts contact our attorneys for a free initial consultation or call us at 720.941.7200 or Toll Free 866.601.5518. 

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We are government small business lawyers for clients in Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles California, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.