PLG regularly supports clients ranging from established government contractors to companies exploring entry into the complex world of federal contracting. Our attorneys rely on their deep experience and specialized expertise to counsel companies through the entire life-cycle of government procurements and grants, from advising on solicitation responses, negotiating prime contracts and change orders, subcontracting and overall compliance support.
Focus areas include:
- Audits and Investigations, internal and external
- Bid Protests
- Claims and Disputes
- Contract negotiations and performance support
- Cost Accounting / CAS / DCAA
- Cybersecurity
- Data Rights and Intellectual Property
- Ethics and Compliance
- False Claims Act Investigations
- Government Funded Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
- Grants and Cooperative Agreements
- GSA and other MAS Schedule contracting
- International contracting issues
- Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé and Strategic Alliances
- Labor and Employment Issues (EEO, Affirmative Action)
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Other Transactions Authority (OTA) Agreements
- Security (Facility and Personnel Security Clearances)
- Small Business Matters (SBA, 8(a), SDVO, HubZone, WOSB, DBE, WBE, MBE)
- State and Local Matters
- Subcontracts
- Supply Chain compliance
- Suspension and Debarment
- Teaming Agreements
- Wage Hour Compliance (FLSA, SCA, DBA, CWHSSA)
Our highly focused and cost-effective approach is oriented toward risk mitigation, as well as strategic analysis and counseling. The group has significant experience in compliance matters, including developing and maintaining government contracts compliance programs, training, and specific compliance issues, including gifts & gratuities, revolving door issues, conflicts, and mandatory disclosures. Going beyond the traditional needs of government contractors, the group also has successfully guided clients through the most complex and unusual government contracts issues, from protection of intellectual property rights in government funded research projects to leveraging government contract receivables for purposes of contract performance and financing arrangements.
Our attorneys have substantial experience as government, in-house and law firm attorneys advising contractors of all sizes in a wide range of industries. We have successfully counseled clients in well-established contracting fields as well as new and emerging technologies, keeping a close watch on legislative and regulatory changes to keep our clients informed and poised to take advantage of new contracting and funding opportunities, as well as the evolving compliance requirements of government contractors.