Successful government contracting requires specialized understanding of the complex laws and regulations of the government procurement process. The Government Contracting attorneys at Polsinelli Shughart are skilled professionals who provide guidance to clients doing business with the government. We have the expertise to provide both large and small companies with cost-effective, value-oriented services relating to their government contracting businesses.
Startup and Bid Process
We provide guidance to clients seeking to enter the government contracting market, including structuring and formation of business entities, contractor registration requirements, compliance with small business and disadvantaged status requirements and available compliance and marketing resources. We also assist clients with the preparation and submission of bids and other pre-award responses.
Compliance
We help clients navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the agency FAR supplements and other applicable procurement laws and regulations. Specifically, we assist prime contractor and subcontractors with the implementation of an Ethics and Compliance Program that complies with the requirements of FAR Subpart 3.10 and current best practices. We also assist with auditing existing ethics and compliance policies and procedures. Read more about our Ethics and Compliance Program by clicking here.
Subcontracting, Teaming and Joint Venture Arrangements
We represent both prime contractors and subcontractors in negotiating and preparing subcontracts. We also counsel clients on issues relating to contractor teaming agreements and joint ventures and assist in the structuring and negotiation of such arrangements.
Contractor Acquisition and Sales
The acquisition or sale of a government contractor business involves unique legal and due diligence issues. We advise our clients with respect to such issues an and assist them with the negotiation, documentation and closing of such transactions.