Paul Debolt assists companies and individuals on all issues that arise from doing business with the federal government, including civil fraud. He is experienced in the competitive source selection process, defending or prosecuting bid protests, issuing advice concerning compliance with government regulations and laws during the performance of a contract, and helping to resolve disputes and claims during contract performance or as a result of contract termination. Mr. Debolt also has significant experience with due diligence in connection with the merger and acquisition of government contractors, as well as post-transaction matters such as novations. He counsels clients on the Service Contract Act, the Civil False Claims Act, joint ventures and teaming agreements, prime-subcontractor disputes and internal investigations. Mr. Debolt has extensive government contracts law experience and applies a team approach which ensures that clients receive the benefit of firm-wide strength in all related areas. Representative Clients Mr. Debolt supports Venable's large and small government contracts clients including major systems manufacturers, providers of information technology and other service providers. Significant Matters Recently, Mr. Debolt has conducted a number of internal investigations of both large and small companies involving questioned contract certifications and cost charging. Mr. Debolt has also represented a number of clients with claims and intellectual property disputes before the Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and various federal district courts. Reported decisions include: Honeywell Int'l Inc. v. U.S., 81 Fed. Cl. 514 (2008) (COFC held claim 2 of patent invalid) Honeywell Int'l Inc. v. U.S., 70 Fed. Cl. 424 (2006) (COFC held claims 1 and 3 of patent were not infringed) Northrop Grumman Corporation; ITT Gilfillan, B-274204, B-274204.2, B-274204.3, B-274204.4, B-274204.5, B-274204.6, B-274202.7, 96-2 CPD P 232 Valentec Systems Inc., B-270880, B-270880.2, 96-1 CPD P 231 Matter of National Linen Service, 73 Comp. Gen. 265, B-257112, B-257312, 94-2 CPD P 94 Sun Microsystems v. United States, July 9, 1996, GSBCA No. 13615-P, 96-2 BCA 28546 Pioneer Aerospace Corporation, B-245911, 92-1 CPD P 13 Kings Point Industries, Inc., B-244398, 91-2 CPD P 331 Other representative matters include: · For a small business, Mr. Debolt made a successful presentation to AUSA's office that resulted in a decision by government not to pursue a civil false claim with an estimated value of over $400,000. · On behalf of a large defense contractor, Mr. Debolt negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement for claims arising from charges to a contract with the United States Postal Service for coding services. · On behalf of a service company, he negotiated a multi-million settlement of a claim arising from an undefinitized letter contract. · Mr. Debolt conducted an internal investigation for a non-profit into alleged mischarging to numerous government contracts and grants, and successfully negotiated a favorable settlement with an AUSA. Activities Mr. Debolt regularly participates in the firm's pro bono activities. Industries Government Contractors Life Sciences Government Experience Captain, U.S. Army JAGC, 1990-1995 Memberships American Bar Association Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association National Contract Management Association News May 27, 2011, Venable's Government Contracts group new co-chairs featured in The Hill and Washington Technology May 23, 2011, Venable partners named new co-leaders of Government Contracts Practice Group May 11, 2010, Government Executive quotes Rob Burton on Venable Small Business Coalition May 11, 2010, Launch of Venable-led Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting receives coverage in contracting press April 16, 2010, Dismas Locaria and Paul Debolt prevail in DC pro bono case November 12, 2009, Paul Debolt nominated to serve on the Federal Publications Seminars Board of Advisors September 8, 2009, Venable team advises Pyxis in sale to Applied Signal Technology March 13, 2009, The Government Contractor publishes Venable partners' commentary on Obama procurement memo Honors Vice President (Education), Northern Virginia (NOVA) Chapter of the National Contract Management Association, 2008-2009 AV® Peer-Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Publications Mr. Debolt is also a frequent contributor to the Venable Government Contracts Group monthly Government Contracts Update newsletter. February 2011, Reducing Legal Risk to Bayh Dole Act Intellectual Property: Are Inventor Assignments to Third Parties Valid?
Paul A. Debolt, Brendan M. Lill
Government Contracts Update December 2010, DC Circuit's Civil False Claims Act Decision Provides Clarity for Government Contractors
Paul A. Debolt, Geoffrey R. Garinther
Client Alerts June 2010, Government Contractors Toolkit - Selling to the Federal Government
Robert A. Burton, Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria, James Y. Boland March 2010, Interim Rule to Increase Competition in Major Defense Acquisition Programs and Impact DoD Acquisition Strategies for Technical Data Packages
Thomas J. Madden, Paul A. Debolt, Brendan M. Lill April 9, 2009, FAR Councils Issue Five Interim Rules Implementing Key Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Paul A. Debolt, James Y. Boland
Government Contracts Update March 12, 2009, President Obama Issues Memorandum to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Concerning Government Contracting
Paul A. Debolt, Robert A. Burton
Government Contracts Update March 11, 2009, Feature Comment: President Obama Issues Memo on Government Contracting to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Paul A. Debolt, Robert A. Burton March 1, 2009, Managing Subcontracts: Optimizing the U.S. Government's Supply Chain (Expected November 2009)
Paul A. Debolt, Robert A. Burton, Thomas J. Madden January 30, 2009, Air Force Found Liable for Breach of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement due to Unauthorized Disclosure of Proprietary Information
Thomas J. Madden, Paul A. Debolt, James Y. Boland
Government Contracts Update November 7, 2008, First Sale Doctrine Barred Recovery for Government Infringement September 2008, IP News and Comment - September 2008
James Y. Boland, Paul A. Debolt, Thomas J. Madden, Steven J. Schwarz
IP Buzz June 18, 2008, Honeywell Int'l v. U.S. - Important Considerations Highlighted In The COFC's Most Recent Patent Infringement Decision
Thomas J. Madden, Paul A. Debolt, James Y. Boland
The Government Contractor January 2008, GAO Reminds Agencies that Issues with Size Status must be Resolved by SBA
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update December 2007, GAO Sustains Bid Protest Alleging that Cancellation of Solicitation was Pretextual and Unreasonable
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update June 2007, The U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Relators' Ability to Pursue Qui Tam Claims
Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria
Government Contracts Update April 25, 2007, False Claims, Presentment And The Possible Future Of Iraqi Reconstruction Litigation
Paul A. Debolt February 2007, Liability Under the False Claims Act Arises Even Where a Claim is not Presented to the Government
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update August 2006, Administrative Remedies: Contractors Should be Concerned With Losing More Than Just Dollars in a Civil Suit
Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria
Government Contracts Update July 10, 2006, Board of Contract Appeals Decision Limits Recoverable Costs Under Equal Access to Justice Act
Paul A. Debolt
Northern Virginia Technology Council B2G Committee Legal Update June 28, 2006, Board of Contract Appeals Decision Limits Recoverable Costs Under Equal Access to Justice Act
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update May 12, 2006, Possible Changes on the Horizon for Berry Amendment
Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria
Northern Virginia Technology Council B2G Committee Legal Updates April 2006, Possible Changes on the Horizon for the Berry Amendment
Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria
Government Contracts Update January 2006, Caveat Venditor: Weighing Opportunities and Risks in the Federal Marketplace
Paul A. Debolt
ICFAI Journal of International Business Law, Vol. 5, No. 1 November 2005, Special Edition Covering the Fall Legislative Agenda and Global Trade Issues
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update September 8, 2005, Contractors Are Responsible for Protecting Their Proprietary Information
Paul A. Debolt
Northern Virginia Technology Council B2G Committee Legal Update September 2005, Contractors Bear the Burden of Protecting Their Proprietary Information
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update June 29, 2005, Caveat Venditor
Paul A. Debolt
ICFAI Journal of International Business Law, Vol. 5, No. 1 April 2005, Former 8(A) Business Not Liable for Warranty and Upgrade Services
Paul A. Debolt, Dismas Locaria
Government Contracts Update April 25, 2005, GAO Revises Bid Protest Regulations to Include Government Agency Protests of OMB Cir. A-76 Competitions
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update February 2005, Agency That Finds Small Business' Proposal Has High Risk of Unacceptable Performance Is Not Required To Seek SBA Certificate of Competency
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update November 2004, Third Party Beneficiaries
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update May 2004, Privatization
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update April 19, 2004, Attorney-Client and Work Product Privileges
Paul A. Debolt
Government Contracts Update January 9, 1997, The Christian Doctrine - "Hey, I didn't agree to that!"
Paul A. Debolt, Jerome S. Gabig Jr.
National Contract Management Journal, Vol. 28 Events/Speaking Engagements Past Events June 7, 2011 "Hot Topics in Government Contracting" Federal Contracts Training Center Webinar sponsored by Wolters Kluwer
Robert A. Burton, Paul A. Debolt May 25, 2011, Legal, Contracting and Policy University for ITT
Paul A. Debolt April 12, 2011, "Protecting Your Company's Most Valuable Assets: Intellectual Property Rights," for the Federal Contract Training Center
Paul A. Debolt November 10, 2010, The Government Contractors Executive Forum, "Fallout from the 2010 Midterm Election: Government Contracting or Contracting Government?"
Paul A. Debolt September 15, 2010 - September 16, 2010, "Coping With Key Changes in Federal Procurement & Project Delivery," hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Robert A. Burton, Paul A. Debolt, Leonard S. Goodman August 5, 2010, "The Legal Aspects of Government Contracting" for the Education Finance Council
Paul A. Debolt July 14, 2010, Succeeding When Government Contracting Dollars Shrink
Paul A. Debolt March 9, 2010, "Ethics, Mandatory Disclosure, and Compliance Program - Best Practices for Government Contractors" at the Federal Contracts Training Center
Paul A. Debolt November 5, 2009 - November 6, 2009, Contracting for Services
Paul A. Debolt November 3, 2009, "The False Claims Act: What is it and Why is it Important?" at Stanley Inc.
Paul A. Debolt September 3, 2009, "On the Road to Recovery: Current Trends in the Recovery Act and Practical Tips for Obtaining Recovery Act Funds" at the NCMA Old Dominion Chapter
Paul A. Debolt June 18, 2009, "Mitigating Risk Under Government Contracts: What Every Government Contractor Needs to Know" at the NCMA Old Dominion Chapter
Paul A. Debolt June 10, 2009, "What You Need to Know About the American Recovery Act of 2009" at the Annual Boards of Contract Appeals Judges Reception
Paul A. Debolt May 6, 2009, Government Contracting: Practical Tips After ARRA 2009
Robert A. Burton, Paul A. Debolt April 28, 2009, NOVA Chapter of the National Contract Management Association's day-long "Hot Topics" seminar
Robert A. Burton, Paul A. Debolt, Rebecca E. Pearson, Maurice Baskin March 17, 2009, Old Dominion Chapter NCMA Meeting
Paul A. Debolt February 5, 2009, February meeting of Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Contract Management Association
Paul A. Debolt November 11, 2008, Government Contracts Intellectual Property Institute
Henry J. Daley, Ph.D., Paul A. Debolt, Thomas J. Madden April 30, 2008, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Northern Virginia Chapter
Paul A. Debolt September 24, 2007 - September 27, 2007, Four-Day Government Contracts Course
Paul A. Debolt June 27, 2007, The Practical and Legal Challenges Facing Service Contractors in the Federal Marketplace
Paul A. Debolt April 13, 2006, Drafting a Winning Proposal: Tips for Preparing Proposals that Can (1) Win and (2) Withstand a Protest
Paul A. Debolt June 3, 2004, National Contract Management Association
Paul A. Debolt May 2, 2003, Public Contract Law: Contract Litigation with a Sovereign Party: An Evolving Landscape
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