Theodore P. Watson, Esq Given the new SBA small business set aside subcontracting rules, small businesses must pay special attention to the specific requirements of 13 CFR 125.6 and limitations on subcontracting requirements under FAR 52.219-14. Companies are now being charged with procurement fraud and other criminal charges because there… Read more »
The central issue when appeal a contract claim denial to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals or any other appellate court is to be able to point to the agency record or trial evidence and to articulate the measures of calculation for your quantum damages. Without being able to present… 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 organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan, or OCI mitigation plan. If… 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 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 Complex and Tricky Procurement Laws that Federal… 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 »
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 »
Your Company May Have A Unique Process that Can Avoid Liability. If Your Company is Under a DOJ Investigation for Buy American Act Fraud or False Claims in a Federal Government Contract Call Our BBA Defense Attorneys Immediately. The past and new administrations have placed a unique focus on both… Read more »
You Can Lose Your Case on Appeal If You Don’t Understand the Difference Between the Requirement of an Expressed Contract vs Implied Contracts When filing a government contract claim based upon breach of express contract terms, there is a specific legal analysis that the courts use to validate such claims. When… Read more »
Prime contractors on a federal construction contract can find themselves in serious jeopardy when the completion of the project is delayed. This is when the government exercises its rights under the liquidated damages clause in the contract. Understanding the ins and outs of how the liquidated damages clause in construction… Read more »