Indulging in Federal construction contracts can be very lucrative in the federal procurement world. However, the risk of non-performance is definitely present and any federal construction contracting company must approach projects with caution. As a contractor, you should be aware that you are dealing with an extremely large client with a… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A conspiracy charge in a government contract fraud case is a complex and often misunderstood aspect of the legal system. When someone is accused of being involved in a conspiracy under federal law, it can have serious consequences. The term ‘conspiracy’ often conjures images of shadowy figures plotting secretly, but… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: Navigating the complex world of government contracting can be challenging. As a government contractor, one of the significant challenges is dealing with potential investigations from oversight bodies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG)…. Read more »
Theodore P. Watson: Government contract fraud investigations conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) can have serious consequences for contractors, both small businesses and larger Department of Defense (DOD) contractors. When faced with criminal or civil investigative demands (CID) for False Claims Act… Read more »
Introduction. – DOJ and OIG are Aggressively Pursuing Manufacturers and Government Contractors Selling Products to the Federal Government – The Following Can Your Company Out of the Line of Fire. Theodore P. Watson. Government contractors are subject to numerous regulations and compliance requirements, and adherence to the Trade Agreements Act… Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) conducts investigations into potential wrongdoing by government contractors. The DOJ investigation process can vary depending on the nature and complexity of the alleged misconduct. What Does the DOJ Investigate? The Department of Justice (DOJ) plays a crucial role in investigating and prosecuting government contract cases… 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 »