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Government Contracts
Our Government Contracts attorneys have represented domestic and international clients in all areas of Federal supply, service and construction contracts. As one of Washington's most experienced Government Contracts groups, we are involved in all phases of government contracting, including bid protests, compliance with Federal laws and regulations, Defense Contract Audit Agency audits, compliance audits, Federal Supply Schedule procurements, contract administration, change order negotiations, and claims and disputes.
Our experience includes:
Contract Awards
Identifying government contract opportunities and assisting with the bidding process
Compliance with certifications and representations
Federal, state and local contracting procedures and requirements
Formally advertised procurements
Negotiated procurements including ID/IQ and design-build contracts
Grant and R&D forms of contracting
Multiple award schedule contracts
Construction contracts, both formally advertised and design-build
Small Business contracting including Women Owned, Minority Owned and Disabled Veterans small business set aside programs
Bid protests before and after award
Bid mistakes
Debarment and suspension proceedings
Contract Performance
DCAA Audits
Change order negotiations
Teaming agreements
Construction and scheduling concerns
Novation agreements
Laws which apply to contractors (affirmative action, Small Business Subcontracting; Rehabilitation Act; environmental compliance; Davis-Bacon wage laws, etc.)
Contract clauses "incorporated by reference" into contracts
International contracting, including compliance with international trade and embargo laws and regulations, compliance with the Buy American Act, and issues related to Defense Base Act obligations
Negotiating and representing clients in OSHA, OFCCP, EPA and other regulatory matters
Intellectual property rights and ownership, including the application of patent and data rights concerns in Federal contracting
Scheduling and CPM analysis
Contract Disputes
Preparation, assertion, negotiation and defense of Requests for Equitable Adjustment and claims and disputes
Preparation and negotiation of "claims participation" (liquidating) agreements
Appearance before the GAO, Boards of Contract Appeals, Federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrators, mediators and administrative tribunals
Service Industry Clients Include
Body shops: FAA, TSA, NASA, DoD
Husbanding Services (USN)
Food suppliers: Provides all food-stuffs for U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Installation operators: $300 million subcontract negotiation to operate large government installation
Military technology: Radar, weapon and securities systems and related research and development
Construction: contractors building hospitals, prisons, high-rise buildings, dams, HVAC facilities, post offices, dredging, NASA launch facility, schools and roads
Postal Service Contracts: We also offer clients unparalleled experience in Postal Service contracting. The Postal Service spends over $12 billion annually, but is exempt from most federal procurement rules. Our attorneys understand this special procurement environment. We work with a wide range of contractors -- from Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships -- on issues that arise under these unique contracts.
We offer clients a unique understanding of the government contracts practice area. Walter Wilson, the practice leader and a partner in our Washington, D.C. office, is the General Editor of “The Government Contracts,” Matthew-Bender's 13 volume treatise which provides the procurement community with up-to-date information on the Federal Acquisition Regulations and all aspects of the federal procurement process.
Husch Blackwell is committed to recruiting, developing, retaining, and promoting talented attorneys and staff. We believe diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, including race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, and family and marital status.
Our environment is essential to both the quality of our client service and the personal satisfaction of our lawyers and staff.
Our efforts have been recognized both nationally and locally in promoting diversity. We received a top rating of 100 percent in the Corporate Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the Equal Justice Award, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and named one of the Top 100 Law Firms for Women by MultiCultural Law Magazine.
Minority and female partners hold senior leadership positions in management, which fully supports the wide variety of initiatives coordinated by our firm’s Diversity Committee.
We are actively involved in promoting diversity within the legal profession. Our firm endorsed the diversity commitment and action plans of our local bar associations.
Diversity and inclusiveness make us a stronger firm and better able to understand our clients’ needs. We are committed to pursue, promote and enhance diversity at Husch Blackwell.
Matter Budgeting and Financial Management
Does the firm establish formal budgets for client engagements?Yes
Are bills submitted electronically?Yes
Quality Management
Does the firm conduct end of matter reviews?Yes
Litigation General Best Practices
Does the firm have a formalized new associate litigation training/mentoring program?Yes
Does the firm's litigation department have a structured approach to early case assessment? For example: Does your firm implement a standard approach to determine risks and strengths early in a case to assess trial or settlement options?Yes
Does the firm have an established records management team to assist clients with records retention, compliance and litigation preparedness?Yes
Vendor Management
Does the firm have preferred vendor relationships?Yes
Knowledge Management
Does the firm have a knowledge management program?Yes
Disaster Recovery
Does the firm have a disaster recovery plan in place?Yes
Litigation eDiscovery Best Practices
Does your firm have any educational programs designed to address the changing federal rules of civil procedure?Yes
Does the firm have a standardized litigation hold program in place for its clients?Yes
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