Government Contract Law Attorneys

Aggressively Protecting the Rights of Federal Contractors

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Watson & Associates’ federal procurement law attorneys provide cost-effective solutions to contractors across the United States and international. Clients benefit from our proactive approach that is tailored to suite their respective business models. Bringing decades of experience in federal government contract is a weapon specifically utilized by contractors nationally. Helping contractors that are doing business with the federal government is what we do. If you are seeking cost-effect lawyers to provide honest advice and guidance, call our law firm today at 1-866-601-5518 (Toll Free) for a free initial consultation. See also our FAQs. A summary of our government contracting services are:

Proposal Writing Consulting

When it comes to proposal writing strategies, compliance and competitiveness, small business and large contractors alike struggle with adjusting to how the government agencies select bids for award. We utilize our experience as former government source selection officials to help contractors adjust their old proposal writing habits to how agencies are commonly rearranging their award strategies. Read more…

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Small Business Help

In Washington, DC and all states, Watson & Associates’ have a unique experience and understanding of government small business programs and GSA Schedules. We help businesses to qualify for specific Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs such as 8a Certification, HUBZone, Woman-owned programs and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned programs. Our law firm has successfully reversed the SBA in adverse decisions. See recent example. Businesses also benefit from our guidance with terming agreements, joint venture advice and mentor protégé guidance.

Watson’s government contracts practice is proud of its unique ability to adequately handle small business procurement legal issues. We have successfully represented companies in matters pertaining to small business size standard protests and appeals; subcontracting plan requirements, teaming agreements and joint venture agreements relationships, Mentor Protege contracts; HUBZone and SBA 8a Program disputes. Small businesses have a tougher time in federal procurement. Therefore, we make sure that we have the skill and experience to foster favorable results.

Bid Protests

As government contracts attorneys, bidders often need guidance in challenge awards that violate procurement law. We represent many entities who want to file a bid protest based on solicitation and award improprieties. We also assist clients in defending contract awards against protests. Our lawyers represent clients concerning protests in all forums, including the U.S. Government Accountability Office (formerly the General Accounting Office), the United States Court of Federal Claims, and to agency itself. Read more…

Investigations

During performance of a government contract, federal agencies such as Department of Justice, Inspector General and other agencies investigate businesses for alleged false claims, accounting and ethics violations. Watson & Associates provide investigation assistance by participating in audits as an integral part of the contractor’s team to improve the efficiency and quality of client audit responses and to minimize expense and disruption. Read more…

Codes of Conduct and Business Ethics

Companies that conduct business with the government need effective codes of conduct and business ethics and compliance programs. For more than 25 years, our attorneys have assisted clients of all sizes—from small businesses up to Fortune 100 companies—with worldwide operations and in evaluating and implementing their codes and compliance programs. We have worked with clients in most industries to address issues vital to an effective and efficient program of business conduct and ethics. We have reviewed existing programs and helped clients enhance their programs to address emerging issues and stay abreast of best practices.

Contract Claims

Our government procurement attorneys are experienced in the presentation of government contract claims, including acceleration, breach-of-contract, changes, delays and related costs, pricing and scheduling issues. Our goal is to obtain an early resolution for our clients. We formulate effective discovery and trial preparation plans so that disputed facts and issues are clarified and continuously assessed as the case moves toward settlement or trial. As part of our claims practice, we frequently appear before the various Boards of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Read more….

Construction

Watson’s Construction Group practices almost exclusively in the interrelated areas of federal construction, surety and government contracts law. The group’s experience spans the full range of legal tasks that arise in these areas. These include drafting and negotiating construction management, construction services and design contracts; advising clients during projects on avoiding claims or mitigating them. Read more…

Environmental Matters and ‘Green Procurement’

Our government contract lawyers work closely with our businesses that perform environment assessment contracts. The government is moving more toward “green procurement.” As a result, we now have expanded our government contract services for this particular reason.

False Claims Act, Fraud and Corruption

Our attorneys include former assistant U.S. attorneys, OIG attorneys, GAO attorneys and federal agents who are experienced in civil and criminal litigation involving false claims, federal fraud and corruption laws, including the whistleblower protection provisions. We conduct internal investigations, handle voluntary disclosures, and represent companies and witnesses in administrative, civil and grand jury investigations. We know the issues of parallel proceeding and collateral consequences that arise during these matters, and work with clients to identify and successfully resolve them. The practice also involves the litigation of these matters during civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials.

Statutory and Regulatory Guidance

We help clients interpret and respond to statutory and regulatory requirements. To successfully meet our clients’ legal obligations and the government’s needs, we maintain communications with key personnel in the government agencies, recommend new regulatory interpretations, and propose changes to existing statutes, regulations or directives to better serve client interests. Read more…

Suspension and Debarment

Our attorneys have successfully assisted clients in preventing a suspension or debarment. We have negotiated agreements in lieu of debarment and worked with the agency and client to remedy the specific problem and implement safeguards to ensure clients remain presently responsible.

Nationwide Representation

Government contract law allows our federal procurement attorneys to handle legal issues for clients in virtually any state. This includes Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Contact us

If you are a small business, medium-sized corporation or large business, contact our government contracts attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC for cost-effective solutions. Call toll free at 1-866-601-5518.

Watson & Associates, LLC

925 South Niagara Street, Suite 600

Denver, Colorado 80224

(720)9410-7200

(866)601-5518 (Toll Free)

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