Theodore P. Watson, Esq. (Federal Government Procurement Fraud Attorney) Government procurement fraud schemes with any federal contract can create a nightmare for company owners and employees. Several procuring agencies must guard taxpayer dollars and ensure that the procurement process and the performance of contracts are all done with integrity and… Read more »
For many small businesses seeking to get into the federal contracting marketplace, the Woman-Owned- Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program was introduced in 2011 to all allow small businesses to further explore their opportunities for getting federal government contracts. Being a WOSB allows for companies to have a level playing… Read more »
The SBA has made it clear that populated joint venture government contracts will no longer be allowed. This change came about when the SBA issued its final rule about the Mentor Protégé Program. The new unpopulated joint venture rule says that when a joint venture is formed as a separate… Read more »
Withdrawing from Competition Means There is a Lack of Standing to Bring an SBA Size Protest In Size Appeal of AeroSage, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-5883 (2018) The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) ruled that the SBA Area Office correctly dismissed the small business size standard protest for lack… Read more »
Suspension Meaning and Definition Suspension of government contractors usually means that the agency has reasonable evidence to believe that the a contractor or individual has created some level of risk to taxpayer dollars. The suspension of government contractors and other suppliers is a common process used to protect the best… Read more »
The first thing that you should know when you are subject to a federal government investigation is that you should cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Each federal agency has a significant amount of resources and although it may not be clear whether you are a target initially, it does not… Read more »
When the federal government solicits proposals, there are conflict issues that may arise. However, federal government contractors often misunderstand both the FAR conflict of interest government contracts rules for challenging the conflict issue and how to draft a proper OCI conflict of interest mitigation plan, or OCI mitigation plan. What… Read more »
When it comes to suspension and debarment from government contracts, companies should follow the basic ten commandments to reduce an adverse decision when responding to a proposed suspension debarment notice. Show That Your Company is a Responsible Government Contractor When responding to contractor debarment and suspension notices, the critical point… Read more »
Government Contractor Fraud Civil or Criminal Theodore P Watson. Government Contractor Fraud Lawyer. Without Experience with Procurement Regulations and Federal Procurement Law, Your Criminal Case Could be in Jeopardy. As Federal Government Contractor Fraud Lawyers, We Work With Local Criminal Defense Attorneys in All States to Gain an Advantage in… Read more »
Given the new SBA regulations that address affiliation and whether the subcontractor was similarly situated, prime contractors can still find out the painful results if they do not adequately prepare their proposals and apply the legal standards. In the case of SIZE APPEAL OF The Frontline Group, SBA OHA made… Read more »