Bid protests, REAs and claims for veteran-owned contractors
The firm represents construction contractors in award protests, eligibility matters and contract claims involving VA, the Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC and civilian agencies. Federal matters are billed at published flat fees.
Services
Award and eligibility
- Pre-award and post-award bid protests at the agency level and at GAO
- Size and status protests, filed or defended, before the SBA area office and OHA
- VetCert applications, recertification and eligibility review under 13 C.F.R. Part 128
- SDVOSB joint ventures and teaming agreements, including the 40 percent work requirement
Performance and payment
- Requests for equitable adjustment for changes, delay, disruption and differing site conditions
- Certified claims and contracting officer final decisions under the Contract Disputes Act
- Appeals to the Armed Services and Civilian Boards of Contract Appeals
- Cure notices, show cause letters and terminations for default or convenience
Protest and claim deadlines
Select the event and the date. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or federal holiday move to the next business day. Check each date against the solicitation and the governing regulation.
Engagement terms
- Conflicts are cleared before the firm reviews confidential information.
- Scope and fee are set out in a written engagement letter before work begins.
- Filing fees and costs, including the $500 GAO filing fee, are billed at cost.
- The same attorney handles the matter from intake through decision.
Before contacting the firm
- Note the date and time of the debriefing, award notice or final decision.
- Do not include pricing or proposal content in your first message.
- Have the solicitation number, contract number and modification history available.
- If a deadline is within five days, call instead of emailing.
VISN 2 matters
The firm does not accept matters involving VA facilities in VISN 2 (New York and New Jersey). Matters in other VISNs and before the Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC and civilian agencies are accepted subject to a conflicts check.
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Intake form
One-page fillable PDF. Complete it and email it to the firm. Leave out pricing until conflicts are cleared.