Beware of an Improperly Drafted Government Contractor Teaming Arrangement Using a Small business contractor teaming agreement is becoming a hot topic with small business set aside awards. The SBA’s new rules about affiliation do not help matters much. However, there are some benefits to properly structuring contractor teaming arrangements and… Read more »
Despite the new SBA affiliation rules reducing the possibility of affiliation, small businesses must still be aware of the costly legal mistakes made during the bidding process as well as day-to-day operations. Your company can lose government contracts if correctly challenged in a small business size protest. Companies consistently run… Read more »
Mistakes Made By Large Businesses When deciding how to write a government proposal, large businesses are required to pass on work to smaller businesses. This need is usually set out in the solicitation by requiring a small business subcontracting plan. Typically, large businesses may simply submit a subcontracting plan that does… Read more »
When it comes to getting service disabled veteran owned SDVOSB small business contracts, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-50) established an annual government-wide goal of not less than 3% of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for participation by small business… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq Strategic companies often seek to acquire small businesses that currently have government contracts. However, buyers must seriously invest the time and resources to make sure that they are considering the essential issues that can arise. One of the common issues that arise is whether the acquired… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA), TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979, U.S. Code 19 (2011), §§ 2501-2582, is an important piece of legislation that affects international trade. Understanding the concept of TAA substantial transformation if you are involved in federal government contracting is crucial for businesses… Read more »
Introduction to Elements in a Government Contractor Fraud Criminal Case. – Knowing Them Can Set Up Your Legal Defense and Avoid Jail Time. By Theodore. P. Watson, Esq. A government contractor fraud criminal case imposes a burden of proof on the prosecution to prove all elements required for a conviction… Read more »
Traditional Criminal Defense Contractor Lawyers Are Not Usually Trained In Government Contracts and Procurement Laws Without a Criminal Defense Attorney that Knows Government Contracting Inside and Out, Finding a Good Government Contractor Fraud Defense Lawyer to Defend Your Rights in a Government Contract Fraud Case Can be Risky. Many Cases… 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 »