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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS



GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ATTORNEYS AT GENERAL COUNSEL SERVE CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE
NATION INCLUDING VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & WASHINGTON DC, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE
LEGAL SERVICES BID PROTESTS, GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND APPEALS, AS WELL AS
ASSISTANCE IN GETTING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
SERVICES.


BID PROTESTS

Although it is the goal of our attorneys to assist you in avoiding disputes,
there are times when it is necessary to file a protest to protect your
opportunity to receive a contract award.


GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CLAIMS AND APPEALS


In an ideal world, after receiving a government contract award, the contractor
will perform as required and be paid by the government in full and on time.


GETTING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Small Business Certification Services


RECENT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ARTICLES




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 * SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
   
   The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designation offers
   companies improved prime and subcontracting opportunities. Certain contracts
   are set aside for SDVOSB’s. The Small Business Association (SBA) initially
   determines the eligibility of any business applying for SDVOSB status. A
   Service-Disabled Veteran is a person who served in the active military,
   naval, or air service, wh...
   
   

 * SBA HAS REOPENED FOR NEW 8(A) APPLICATIONS
   
   As of September 29, 2023, the SBA has reopened 8(a) applications. New
   applicants may still prepare and upload a social disadvantage narrative to
   the Certify.sba.gov system. The SBA is now requiring all 8(a) participants
   who originally relied upon the presumption of social disadvantage in their
   application to re-establish their 8(a) Program eligibility by completing a
   social...
   
   

 * SBA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS NEW 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
   
   The Small Business Administration (SBA) “temporarily suspended” new 8(a)
   application submissions after a July ruling from the Eastern District of
   Tennessee. The SBA’s website alerts the public that new 8(a) application
   submissions under the Business Development Program are currently suspended
   while it revises the application questionnaire to comply with the court’s
   decision. The SBA’s 8(a)...
   
   

 * KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2022 GAO BID PROTEST ANNUAL REPORT
   
   Each year, the General Accountability Office (“GAO”) releases an annual
   report, which compiles information about cases it saw in the previous year.
   GAO recently released the report for fiscal year 2022 with information about
   protests filed with GAO for the 2022 fiscal year. During the 2022 fiscal
   year, GAO received a total of 1,658 cases,...
   
   

 * A SPECIAL MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE ON VETERANS DAY
   
   A Message from Craig Lawless, Chair of General Counsel, P.C’s Government
   Contracts Practice Group, Editor of the Bid Protest Weekly, and Captain,
   United States Navy On behalf of General Counsel, P.C. and its
   affiliate, VetWorking, we are proud, appreciative, and so very grateful to
   our Veterans and their families for the service they have given to the United
   State...
   
   

 * ASK GENERAL COUNSEL: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS IN A DIVORCE
   
   Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 4/13/2022 Image from Inside
   Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss how business owners
   can (and should) protect their business before (and during) a divorce. If you
   don’t want to read this article, you don’t have to. . . . instead, you can
   watch a webinar...
   
   

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AND BID PROTEST LAWYERS

COMPLETE CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE IN VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, DC AND
NATIONWIDE

Government contractors need legal counsel from attorneys with broad experience
handling the unique situations that may arise when dealing with state or federal
government agencies. At General Counsel, P.C., we have the knowledge and skill
to represent your interests in contract formation and contract performance. We
resolve government contract disputes at all levels, draft documents such as
teaming and subcontractor agreements, and counsel you through all issues related
to contract administration.

COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATION

Our government contract attorneys have experience providing legal advice, as
well as negotiation and litigation expertise relevant to the entire lifecycle of
a government contractor. We have been able to resolve disputes with government
customers without resorting to costly litigation that can damage ongoing
business relationships.

When necessary, we file bid protests and pursue contract claims against the
government. We have been involved in numerous bid protests and know what it
takes to succeed at every available forum, including state and federal courts.

GIVING YOUR COMPANY AN ADVANTAGE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

We can advise you on teaming agreements, subcontractor agreements, proposals,
and related issues. We also advise clients who wish to qualify for small
business set-aside awards, such as:

 * 8(a) Competitive and Sole-Source Contracts
 * Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone)
 * Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB)
 * 8(m) Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB)
 * Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB and VOSB)
   * An Overview of SBA Contracting Programs (Power Point)
   * SBA Contracting (Power Point)

We will work with you to determine whether your business qualifies for these and
many more government programs. We will assist you in compiling the relevant
documentation and preparing a detailed and compelling application to obtain
these valuable small business certifications. Once your business is certified,
we will help you to develop a business plan that can turn that certification
into monetary value. As many certifications are not guaranteed for the life of
your business, we will help you monitor whether new business opportunities or
partnerships with other companies may jeopardize your ongoing qualification
under these programs.



GOVERNMENT CONTRACT LITIGATION ATTORNEYS

Although it is the goal of our attorneys to avoid litigation, there are times
when you have no choice but to litigate to protect your rights. We can represent
you before many agencies and courts including:

 * The Government Accountability Office (GAO)
 * The U. S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)
 * The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
 * The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
 * The FAA's Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition
 * The Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals

General Counsel, P.C.'s attorneys are also familiar with litigating
subcontractor disputes before private dispute resolution panels, such as the
American Arbitration Association.

CONTACT A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS LAWYER

Contact our government contracting law office by e-mail or call 703.556.0411 to
schedule a consultation. We represent government contractors in Maryland,
Virginia, Washington, D.C., across the nation and around the world.


WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GROUP




CHRIS L.

Craig Lawless is one of the most knowledgeable and client-focused attorneys I’ve
ever met. He has my highest recommendation for companies seeking GovCon law
guidance.

Chris L.



IT CONTINUES TO BE A PLEASURE FOR ME TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE YOU, LEWIS AND THE
REST OF GCPC BACKING US UP AS WE CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW.

I wanted to let you know that Lewis has really become a fantastic trusted
counsel and key legal partner. As we have grown, we have obviously had to
utilize your legal counsel services more, and his pragmatic approach with
careful attention to detail and excellent communication have served us well. In
the last six months, we have had to negotiate two protests. One was where we got
hit with a protesting company’s corrective action out of the blue. We were
awarded that contract after navigating a 3-week long, no-notice financial audit
conducted by the SBA covering 3 years in the past, current year and 18 months in
the future (projections). We received award (one of 14) of that 10-year, $850M
funded IDIQ just a few weeks ago. In the second one, we were the protesting
company after we were deemed non-compliant with a proposal submission and booted
from competition; after review of the compliance issues we and Lewis concluded
the Gov’t was wrong. So, we protested and the Gov’t did not defend, letting us
back into the competition within 3 weeks of our notice of removal. We received
the official notice today. This was our first protest in 6 years of business; I
will never enter a frivolous protest. And, Lewis’ counsel is fully aligned with
our approach to business. Anyway, I just wanted to share a few kudos. It
continues to be a pleasure for me to know that we have you, Lewis and the rest
of GCPC backing us up as we continue to evolve and grow.

Anonymous
Government Contractor



GENERAL COUNSEL HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPING GROUND-BREAKING FRAMEWORKS
TO HELP US BUILD A ROBUST NATIONAL PROCESS!

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Counsel has been instrumental in developing ground-breaking frameworks to help
us build a robust national process.”

Bob Bowen
Forum for Youth Investment



MY LEGAL PARTNER AND TRUSTED ADVISOR!

As a government contractor (and growing business), I have relied on General
Counsel, P.C. for over four years to be my “legal partner and trusted advisor.”
General Counsel’s team of attorneys is a vital part of our business. They not
only provide exceptional legal services, but they take the time to learn about
and understand our business. They care about our success. I highly recommend
General Counsel, P.C. for any business that wants great legal service provided
by attorneys that care about your business.

Michael L. Daniels
Incisive Technology Incorporated



THEY ARE A GREAT PEACE OF MIND!

General Counsel, P.C. understands Small Business needs, they have become a
strategic partner providing exceptional counsel in the dynamic and ever-changing
world of government contracting. They are a great peace of mind.

Thomas J. Davis







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 * > General Counsel has been instrumental in developing ground-breaking
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   BOB BOWEN, SENIOR FELLOW, FORUM FOR YOUTH INVESTMENT

 * > As a government contractor (and growing business), I have relied on General
   > Counsel, P.C. for over four years to be my legal partner and trusted
   > advisor.
   
   MICHAEL L. DANIELS, CEO, INCISIVE TECHNOLOGY INC.

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   DANIEL SANDERS, PRESIDENT AND CEO FOUR SALES LTD.

 * > I always felt comfortable and apprised of the progress of my case. Merritt
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 * > General Counsel, P.C. understands Small Business needs, they have become a
   > strategic partner providing exceptional counsel in the dynamic and
   > ever-changing world of government contracting. They are a great peace of
   > mind.
   
   THOMAS J. DAVIS, CEO / IT COALITION, INC.

 * > Craig Lawless is one of the most knowledgeable and client-focused attorneys
   > I've ever met. He has my highest recommendation for companies seeking
   > GovCon law guidance.
   
   CHRIS L.


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