We Guide You Through the Tough and Winding Roads in Federal Procurement

The government contracts law firm of Watson & Associates, LLC has the experience and skill to represent large or small federal contractors in simple or complex legal disputes such as government contract claims, Appeals, bid protest, breach of contract and other litigation. Our law firm has successfully counseled and represented contractors in a wide array of critical concerns. When you are awarded a federal government contract, you also inherit substantial liability in the event of a breach or termination. Small Businesses especially can even become bankrupt if the agency prevails on a claim. This is where our seasoned government contract attorneys can help you.

Services include:

• Outside counsel services
• Small Business contracting advice
• Government contract claims preparation / litigation
• Bid protests: Arguing bid protest and bid mistake issues
• Terminations for convenience and default
• Partnerships and Joint Venture contracts
• False Claims Act Litigation
• Negotiations
• Appeals
• Reviewing socio-economic compliance, such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVO SBC)
• Contract Claims and Litigation: Attorneys representing clients in contract claims before federal courts, including GAO.

Primary Government Contract Attorneys

Government Contracts Lawyer Joanne Rupprecht

Government Contracts Lawyer Idris Keith

Government Contracts Attorney Theodore Watson

Government Contracts Attorney Lorraine Stark

Current Clients

Our Government contracts law firm serves as counsel to various businesses across the country. Clients also fall within a variety of industries including freight, manufacturers, construction, medical, aircraft and service industries. Our current assignments include:

• Development of internal government contract policy
• Providing advice on responding to solicitations and RFPs
• Contract Management, Compliance and quality assurance
• Special counsel on unique projects
• General and specific consulting to small and large businesses

Small Business Contracting

The government is required to set goals for small business awards. Generally, 23% of federal projects should go to small businesses. Watson & Associates lawyers assist small businesses by creating sound business initiatives and road maps that improve their success rates. More specifically, we can help with:

·         Teaming Agreement and Joint Venture Disputes

·         SBA 8a terminations & appeals

·         Subcontracting plans

·         SBA inquiries

·         Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB)

·         GSA Schedules

·         SBA 8a Certification & Application

·         Size Protests

·         Guidance under FAR 19

·         Native American government contracting

·         Litigation & Appeals

Federal law allows each government contracts lawyer at Watson & Associates to represent businesses in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Construction Matters

If you are a government construction contractor, you can also rely upon our government construction attorneys to assist you with the various matters that may arise. Our national construction clients frequently call upon our lawyers for advice on:

• Construction delays
• Terminations for convenience and default
• Claims
• Bidding and Proposals
• Subcontracting Plans
• Change orders
• Request for Equitable Adjustments
• Risk mitigation
• Contract compliance