• Solicitation & RFP Guidance – Advising on proposal strategy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Teaming & Strategic Alliances – Structuring joint ventures, partnerships, and prime/subcontractor relationships.
• Alternative Contracting Arrangements – Guidance on grants, DHS “Other Transactions,” and cooperative agreements under the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act, and Federal Technology Transfer Act.
• Commercial Goods & Services Procurement – Compliance with GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), multi-award IDIQ contracts, GWACs, and relevant acquisition statutes (e.g., FASA, Clinger-Cohen Act, FAIR Act).
• Socio-Economic Program Compliance – Assisting with certifications, reporting, and eligibility for MBE, WBE, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, and small business set-asides.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting – Ensuring adherence to disclosure requirements, representations, and certifications.
• International Sales & Trade Compliance – Advising on export controls, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Domestic Sourcing & Trade Agreements – Ensuring compliance with the Buy America Act and Trade Agreements Act.
• Environmental Compliance & Disputes – Addressing regulatory issues, contract requirements, and government enforcement actions.

• Contract Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
  • Compliance Reviews & Training – Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local procurement regulations.
  • Labor & Employment Law Compliance – Guidance on Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246, Walsh-Healy, Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Act, and Contract Work Hours & Safety Act.
  • Cost Accounting & Recovery – Advising on Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance.
  • Audit Defense & Investigations – Assisting with responses to agency inspector general subpoenas and DOJ investigations.
  • Proprietary & Intellectual Property Protection – Safeguarding IP rights in joint ventures and government contracts.
  • Procurement Ethics & Compliance – Addressing issues related to procurement integrity, organizational and personal conflicts of interest, bribery, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

• Contract Disputes & Litigation
  • Bid Protest Litigation – Representing clients in GAO, agency boards, and federal/state court bid protests.
  • Contract Claims & Disputes – Handling requests for equitable adjustments, cost recovery claims, and defense against government claims.
  • Commercial Litigation – Resolving disputes between private parties in federal and state courts.
  • False Claims Act & Qui Tam Defense – Defending contractors in misconduct investigations and whistleblower actions.
  • Suspension & Debarment Defense – Advocating for clients in government suspension and debarment proceedings.
  • Government Investigations & FOIA Requests – Managing GAO, DOJ, and Inspector General investigations and handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses.

• Government Contract Consulting
• • Risk Assessment & Compliance Strategy – Identifying and mitigating legal risks before contract execution.
  • Bid & Proposal Guidance – Ensuring RFP responses meet compliance requirements and strategic positioning.
  • Contract Performance Strategy – Advising on contract modifications, performance disputes, and risk mitigation.

• Bid Protest Litigation – Advocating before the GAO, agency boards, federal and state courts to challenge or defend contract awards.
• Contractor Claims & Government Defense – Representing clients in contractor claims and government defense proceedings before courts, contract appeals boards, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) bodies.
• Commercial Litigation – Handling disputes between private parties in federal and state courts related to government contract matters.
• False Claims Act & Qui Tam Defense – Defending against misconduct investigations, whistleblower claims, and False Claims Act litigation.
• Suspension & Debarment Proceedings – Advocating for clients facing suspension, debarment, and exclusion from government contracts.
• Government Investigations & Audits – Managing inquiries from the GAO, DOJ, and agency Inspector Generals to minimize legal and financial exposure.
• FOIA Requests & Responses – Assisting with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and responses to protect confidential business information.

Disputes between government agencies and contractors can arise over contract performance, delays, liquidated damages, wrongful terminations, and other critical issues. Navigating these conflicts requires a legal team with deep experience and a strategic approach. Wright, Constable & Skeen protects contractors from government overreach and fights to secure rightful compensation for services rendered.

Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in federal and state courts, contract appeals boards, and administrative tribunals in cases ranging from construction contract claims to WBE/MBE certifications. We have negotiated multi-million-dollar contract modifications and successfully converted terminations for default into terminations for convenience, safeguarding our clients’ business interests.

When litigating against the government, experience is essential. Wright, Constable & Skeen delivers the expertise and advocacy that government contractors need to achieve favorable outcomes.

In government contracting, proactive legal guidance is key to avoiding costly disputes and ensuring smooth contract performance. Wright, Constable & Skeen helps businesses navigate the complexities of contract formation, compliance, and risk assessment, minimizing exposure to legal challenges before they arise.

By securing expert legal counsel early in the process, bidders can identify potential pitfalls, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen their competitive position. Our attorneys work closely with clients to structure contracts that protect their interests while maximizing profitability.

With Wright, Constable & Skeen as your legal partner, you gain the strategic foresight needed to mitigate risks and achieve long-term success in government contracting.