U.S. government agencies acquire more goods and services than any other group in the world. Likewise, state and local government agencies spend billions of dollars on products and services each year. Collectively, this market presents tremendous business opportunities for contractors. Contracting with a sovereign, however, presents ever-changing statutory and regulatory procurement requirements, along with unique processes and consequences.
The Government Procurement Practice of Foley provides its clients with counsel that focuses on every area of government procurement law. Our practice is categorized into three main areas:
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Strategic business counseling
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Public policy
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Joint ventures and teaming arrangements
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Bid and proposal preparation
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Bid protests
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Outsourcing, privatization, and competition with the public sector
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Contract negotiations
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Subcontracts
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Commercial items
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U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) multiple award schedules
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Small business issues and size protests
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Homeland security
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Construction
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Natural resources
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Non-Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting
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Cooperative agreements, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs), grants, and other transactions
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State and local government procurements
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Intellectual property (IP) protection
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Equitable adjustments and claims
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Labor, employment, and socioeconomic requirements
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Cost allowability, the cost accounting standards, and defective pricing
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Mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and novations
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Terminations
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Disputes and litigation
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Investigations and audits
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Affirmative Action compliance
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance
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Export controls
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Domestic content requirements
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Industrial security issues
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Suspension, debarment, and other exclusions
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White collar defense
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In-house training
We pride ourselves in providing cost-effective legal counsel to our clients, even in the most complicated circumstances, with a focus on minimizing risk and avoiding disputes. When disputes do arise, our seasoned government procurement litigators bring deep experience in resolving issues in every government contract setting, and before virtually every federal administrative and judicial body.
