Government Contract Law

Colorado Goverment Contracts Attorneys

Government Contracts:

Watson & Associates, LLC is a Denver based law firm that also focuses on helping businesses interested in US government contracts improves their position in marketing, teaming, bidding and contract management. Our Federal government contracts attorneys are very much experienced in government procurement and understand how the government thinks. We serve national clients including Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Denver, Nebraska, and Kansas.

Our gov't government contracts attorneys recognize the need to help large and small businesses to avoid costly mistakes when managing and bidding for a government contract. We serve everyone from large to small businesses, Native American, HUBzone, 8A, Service Disabled Veterans and more.

Our team of federal government lawyers is comprised of business savvy legal minds and even former government contracting officials. Contact our law firm today to discuss how we can help you to improve your success with government contracts.

How easy is it to contract with the government?

The government spends between $2-3 billion a year in contract procurement. This includes construction, research and development, supplies and services. Government Contractors must realize that when dealing with the government of the , they are also dealing with a very wealthy contracting party as well as a sovereign. There are several complex regulations and laws that you are bound by when involved in government contracts. Some things that may be perfectly legal in the commercial sector may actually be criminal when contracting with the feds. An example of this type of law can be found in the False Statement Act.

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Government contract Consultants: In addition to understanding government contract law, our lawyers also can provide consulting services in the areas of:

· Small Business Programs

· 8a program & SBA Programs

· HUBZone

· Federal contracting opportunities

· Service Disabled Veteran Program

· Marketing to the Federal Government

· RFP and Solicitation concerns

· Contract Compliance

· Construction contracts

· Government & Privatization

· Teaming Arrangements & Subcontracting

· Procurement Fraud

· Bid Protest

· Size Standard Matters

· Terminations

· Suspension & Debarment

· Investigations

Most successful government contractors have a contract attorney that serves as an advisor or representative to the government. A good reason for this is to know that although a contracting party, the government also wears other hats. Our national government contract attorneys know that the government can increase the cost of performing the contract while still limiting your remedies. The feds do not cease being the U.S government simply because you have a contract with them.

As your guide to federal government contracts, we will engage in customized plans for marketing, RFP development and focus planning. This service can save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary guesswork. Our additional consulting services include:

Dealing with the federal agency directly on your behalf
Handling investigations and other issues
Having experience counsel that has actually worked for the feds
Sound interpretation of government procurement law
Immediate guidance on how to market to the government

The Department of Defense (DoD), is the largest offeror of government contracts in the country. Also, the General Services Administration (GSA), provides government contract opportunities for small businesses throughout the country.

Procurement Law Interpretation and Guidance

Our Government contract law attorneys help businesses interpret and apply federal contract law mostly covered under FAR Part 19 for the small business programs. Our lawyers work with all types of businesses, including Native American, 8a, HUBZone and veteran owned small businesses. Theodore Watson was a former small business and government contracting official for the federal government and has twenty years experience with the military and DOD.

Government Contract Formation & Marketing

Many businesses need expertise when registering on CCR to do business with the government, developing bid proposals, advice on subcontracting issues and joint ventures or teaming. Our hands-on experience with the federal government can be an asset to your business entity. Also see mistakes made when marketing to the government.

Government Contract Litigation: When there is a dispute and litigation is involved, our Colorado based government contracts lawyers can handle terminations for default or convenience, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legal matters.

Government Investigations and Compliance: Sometimes the inevitable happens – federal investigation. If you are in this situation, contact our office for immediate help. When you are subject to suspension and debarment with the federal government, you ill need professional legal help. A government contract attorney on our team can provide immediate help.

Our national government contracts law attorneys offer advice regarding procurement laws (such as the Competition in Contracting Act, Buy American Act, Small Business Act, Truth in Negotiations Act, and Cost Accounting Standards Act) as well as federal, state, and local procurement regulations

Construction Contracts

Government Construction Contracts: If you are a construction contractor for the government, our federal procurement attorneys can represent and advise you on how to minimize risks, Miller Act litigation, public works concerns, delays, performance and payment bond matters. Watson & Associates focuses on both large and small construction clients since the risks are extremely high. For the most part, The Army Corps of Engineers handles the majority of construction projects. Our lawyers are particularly experienced in Military Construction Projects (MILCON) and Public Works Construction.

Teaming Arrangements: As prospective contractors, you often are deterred from bidding on a government contract because you don't feel capable of performing. The law provides for teaming arrangements. Why? Because it is expected that the solicitation may in fact be too large. The key here is to know how to propose a teaming arrangement and when. We assist Native American, HUBZone, 8a, and veteran owned business on a national level. Our lawyers are prepared to guide you through this process and increase your business posture to take on more federal government contracts.

Watson & Associates, LLC

1001 South Monaco Parkway, Suite 310

Denver, Colorado 80224

(720) 941 7200

Attorneys: Watson, Buchalter, Long

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