Press, Potter & Dozier, LLC offers timely advice to both large and small 8(a) businesses as they navigate the myriad of statutes and regulations that surround government procurement. Attorney Cecilia Jones, a former litigator in the Office of General Counsel, U. S. Department of Commerce, has guided clients seeking to qualify to do business with the federal government, as well as advised seasoned government contractors in the resolution of contract disputes and bid protests.
Attorney Jamie Hamelburg has significant experience litigating before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and in bid protests before the General Accounting Office. She has litigated complex contractual issues, such as those arising out of the termination for default of the A-12 advanced tactical aircraft. Ms. Hamelburg was also the Editor-In-Chief of The Government Contractor, a weekly publication on government contract law and policy published by Federal Publications.
Attorney Ari Ghosal offers advice in the administration of government contract life-cycling, bid and proposal document preparation, award protests, terminations, contract claims, contract negotiation and joint venture teaming agreements and advises clients about U.S. Small Business Administration regulations and programs, making sense out of myriad issues arising out of the Code of Federal Regulations, advanced acquisitions process, Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Minority Business Enterprises and Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and, counsels small businesses under various government set-aside programs and serves as compliance officer for several local companies. He advises clients about suspensions and debarments and has successfully defended suspension and debarment actions brought by regulatory agencies.
With the heightened competition for government contracts driven by the recent economic downturn, our firm's attorneys have often been called upon to help clients prevent the release of their confidential and proprietary information to would-be competitors through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The laws that govern contracting with the government are numerous and complex. Our lawyers counsel businesses on such issues as:
- Qualifying to do business with the federal government;
- Creating persuasive and comprehensive proposals in response to RFPs and IFBs;
- Protecting trade secrets and confidential information submitted to the federal government;
- Teaming agreements;
- Debriefings;
- Initiating bid protests; and
- Contract appeals.
Experienced, creative and proactive problem-solvers, we will be at your side to resolve any government contracts disputes you face through alternative dispute resolution, administrative appeals or litigation. Contact us online or call us at 301-576-0936 (toll-free at 877-209-8759) if we can assist you with any government contracts matter. We return all calls and messages within 24 hours.
