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 »
Government contractors that have the employee sign confidentiality agreements that limit the employee’s ability to report procurement fraud, waste, and abuse; or any level of nondisclosure must beware of the disastrous and painful consequences of bidding on federal government contracts. Companies should have their attorneys review the existing agreements for… Read more »
Federal government contractors should be well aware that not all technical proposals receive a higher evaluation score or additional technical strength simply because the company added more than what the solicitation called for. Although you may have truly included more than what the government called for, there are still additional… Read more »
Making the decision to appeal a lower court’s decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is a tough decision to make. Not only can it be an expensive process but understanding what objective you want to accomplish is essential. Federal government contractors may want to turn… Read more »
Small businesses that are bidding on government contracts must be aware of the risks of hiring management level employees from a competitor or a company where there have been previous relationships. Although the person has left the other company, the SBA’s investigation after a small business size protest is filed… Read more »
Federal government contractors interested in participating in the DOD Mentor Protege Programs may want to get acquainted the new rules. There some slight twists to the SBA’s new regulations that both mentors and proteges should be familiar with Under 13 CFR 125.9 and 13 CFR 124.520 Although simply put in the… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Historically Underutilized Business Zones / HUBZone joint venture rules are very specific and can be complex. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated some new twists to the joint venture regulations that your company should be aware of. Failure to follow them can lead a small business… Read more »