Counsel to government contractors, from attorneys who have worked inside federal acquisition.
Bid protests, claims, compliance, intellectual property and growth strategy for companies that do business with the United States government.
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
- GAO bid protests
- Registered patent attorney
Why contractors choose us
as an Air Force government attorney and research engineer. We know how the agency side reads your proposal, your claim and your protest.
Former counsel at Northrop Grumman and Bechtel. We understand how contractors bid, perform and grow, because we have done it from the inside.
Our Senior National Security Advisor, Dean G. Popps, oversaw more than 600 Army and Joint Programs of Record from 2004 to 2010.
From proposal to closeout, and every dispute in between
Government contractors are among the most highly regulated businesses in the country. We help you win the work, perform it in compliance, protect what you invent, and grow.
Government Contracts
We protect your rights and make sure the government follows the rules.
- Bid protests
- Claims and REAs
- Terminations
- Suspension and debarment
Compliance and Ethics
Investigations, disclosures and programs that keep you eligible to compete.
- False Claims Act
- OCI and FOCI mitigation
- Export controls
- Internal investigations
Intellectual Property
Your competitive edge is your intellectual property. We keep it yours.
- Data rights
- OTA agreements
- Patent waivers
- Licensing
Strategic Growth
Structuring your company to win larger contracts.
- Joint ventures
- Teaming agreements
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Subcontracts
Contractors across the federal mission
Contractors of all sizes, from the largest defense contractors to small businesses. Our team includes former government attorneys and senior acquisition officials who know the agencies our clients sell to.
Defense and national security
Prime contractors and subcontractors to the Department of Defense and the military services.
Intelligence community
Classified work, facility clearances, FOCI mitigation and export controls.
Energy and DOE/NNSA
Management and operating contracts, PAAA, and DOE patent waivers.
Space and research
CRADAs, OTAs, grants and cooperative agreements, and the IP that comes out of them.
Small and growing contractors
8(a), small disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, teaming and mentor-protégé.
IT and telecommunications
Technology and network providers, including restrictions on covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.
Professional services
Consulting, engineering and support services contractors, including Service Contract Act compliance.
Health care and construction
Contractors serving federal health programs and building federal facilities.
International programs
Foreign sales, FCPA compliance and ITAR, including a $700M air defense program.
We also represent Alaska Native Corporations and their 8(a) subsidiaries. Our ANC practice
Results for our clients
Selected matters. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. All results
Negotiated a favorable settlement for a client in a $100 million partial termination for convenience.
Won sustained bid protest decisions at GAO, along with corrective action from federal agencies.
Formed a joint venture that won a $500 million per year equipment contract.
Supported a $700 million contract with Algeria for air defense system integration.
Experience from both sides of the table
Our team has served as government counsel, in-house counsel at major defense contractors, and senior acquisition officials.
Scott Williamson
Former Air Force government attorney and research engineer; counsel at Northrop Grumman and Bechtel. Registered patent attorney.
Daniel Williamson
Litigates claims and bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims, ASBCA and GAO; advises on teaming, joint ventures and compliance.
AdvisorDean G. Popps
Senior National Security AdvisorActing Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and Army Acquisition Executive, 2004–2010. Oversaw more than 600 Army and Joint Programs of Record.
Practical guidance for contractors
Articles and client alerts from our attorneys. All insights
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