In a recent HUBZone appeal, the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) affirmed SBA’s decision that CS Government Solutions, LLC was not an eligible HUBZone small business for DHS’s FirstSource III procurement. For HUBZone contractors, the decision is a reminder that HUBZone eligibility can be tested aggressively in both… Read more »
Avoid This Costly Mistake and Get Government Contracting Lawyers to Help Avoid this $1.75Million Error. Theodore P. Watson, Esq. The United States Government Handed Down a Hefty $1.75 million to settle civil fraud allegations that it and its subsidiaries improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses. The… Read more »
Challenging or Responding to a False Claims Act (FCA) Civil Investigative Demand (CID) From DOJ or OIG A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is an administrative subpoena allowing federal government agencies to demand large amounts of information, documents, and even testimony from individuals, corporations and government contractors without formal court procedures…. Read more »
Without Attorneys WIth Actual HUBZone and Government Contracts Experience, Your Chances of Being Indicted or Ultimately Convicted Skyrockets. Avoid Criminal and Civil Liability for HUBZone Fraud and False Claims Act Violations. Criminal charges for HUBZone Procurement Program fraud are on the rise. OIG and DOJ seem to have increased their… Read more »
By Theodore P Watson, Esq– Government Contract Whistleblower Attorney (Defense). Qui Tam Lawsuits can ruin a federal contractor’s future and shut companies down if not defended correctly. The Qui Tam defense attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC aggressively defend small businesses and large DOD contractors doing business with the federal government… Read more »
Tips on How to Challenge a HUBZone Small Business Contract Award Through A Bid Protest or Appeal By Cheryl E. Adams, Esq. You may need to beat a competitor’s price by 10% to win a government contract, if your firm is not an SBA certified HUBZone small business concern. Also,… Read more »
By Theodore P. Watson, Esq. and Cheryl E. Adams, Esq. HUBZone Certification Lawyers and Consultants. The SBA HUBZone Certification Program Having an SBA HUBZone certification opens many doors for you as a contractor. It is important to understand the requirements that you must fulfill in proposal submission, as well as… Read more »
Do You Have the Right Government Contract Fraud Defense Lawyer? Federal government contract fraud prosecutors have been pursuing defendants at full speed in the last 5-7 years. The companies involved are alleged to have committed a series of procurement fraud activities. The criminal defendants, which could be the company, or… 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 »