Watson & Associates, LLC provides aggressive government contracting and VA contracts lawyers to help small businesses and large DOD contractors through their experiences with the Veteran’s Administration (VA). We frequently work with clients involved with SDVOSB VA contracts and federal government contracts for disabled veterans.
Many 
small businesses find the procurement process confusing under 38 CFR 74.4. When it comes to VA contracting, our veteran-owned contract attorneys understand the process and can help in a variety of areas including assistance with the Veteran’s First Contracting Program, challenges to a company’s small business size status, SDVOSB status bid protests, government contract claims, contract disputes and appeals or any legal advice regarding the Contract Disputes Act.
Why us?
When it comes to federal contracting and government SDVOSB contracts for disabled veteran owned business, understanding how each agency procures and handles its federal contracting and small business program is essential to getting favorable results. We
- Frequently counsel and represent small and large businesses on all aspects of government contracting and VA government contracts for disabled veteran owned businesses.
- Our VA contracts lawyers understand the goals set forth by congress, the procurement rules used by veterans to acquire government contracts and the various agencies and the procurement and award of SDVOSB contracts and the teaming and joint venture rules associated with VA government contracts.
- Our small business SDVOSB. government contracting lawyers frequently practice before the SBA, SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Court of Federal Claims and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
- Our Gov contract lawyers also have experience with veteran owned contracts and internal and external investigations from DOJ, SBA OIG and other law enforcement agencies.
- We provide legal support and counsel in Veteran suspension and debarment cases involving veteran government contracts for disabled veterans
- The law firm has experience with terminations for default and disputes under the Contract Disputes Act.
- Advise government contractors concerning the various small business rules and regulations including limitations on subcontracting, SDVOSB joint ventures and mentor protege relationships as well as SDVOSB teaming agreements.
SDVOSB Status and Government Contracts Fraud Attorneys – False Claims and Investigations
When your SDVOSB status is challenged and the DOJ or VA OIG places your company under investigation, it can be a very stressful time. You may be served with a civil investigative demand(CID). In a criminal case you may be served with a subpoena. Our government contracts fraud lawyers can assist with responding to the CID or subpoena.
We also are experienced in the various small business laws regarding control and ownership and limitations on subcontracting. When the government investigates or files charges for alleged SDVOSB fraud against the United States, the pressure gets worse and the prosecutors push for False Claims Act fines and jail time. We know how to fight back and aggressively defend your rights.
VA Government Contracting Fraud Investigation Lawyers and SDOVSB False Claims Act Investigations
Small businesses often find themselves involved with government procurement investigations regarding awards, SDVOSB status, small business size standards challenges, or some level of VA contract fraud. Sometimes the VA may report concerns to the Inspector General (IG) or the DOJ. Those offices will more than likely launch a government investigation.
At Watson & Associates, LLC, our white collar crime practice group helps clients with SDVOSB fraud cases, and government VA contract investigations for various alleged criminal and civil violations such as False Claims Act and Kickback Act statutes.
Oftentimes, small businesses are alleged to have violated the business control regulations as dictated by the SBA, or the limitations on subcontracting laws as it relates to team agreements and joint ventures. These types of cases can be challenging. If you seek experienced VA contracting lawyers or white collar criminal defense counsel government contractor fraud defense attorneys, give us a call today at 1.866.601.5518.
Government Contract Claims, Disputes and Appeals
When small businesses and large contractors experience problems with requests for equitable adjustments, suspension and debarments, or some other adverse contracting officer final decision, our VA government contract lawyers can represent SDVOSB businesses on appeal to the Court of Federal Claims, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civil Board of Contract Appeals and more.
SDVOSB Contracting Legal Services
As SDVOSB lawyers, we provide a wide variety of legal services to companies nationwide including Washington DC, MD, VA and CO. We help with mostly the below areas:
- Teaming Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Government Contract Claims and Appeals
- SDVOSB Set Asides
- SDVOSB bid protests
- Mentor Protégé Arrangements
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SDVOSB fraud and investigations
- VA Litigation and Appeals
- Veterans First Contracting Program
- VA Verification and Evaluation Matters
- Pharmaceutical and Medical/Surgical Supply Contracts
- VA Information Technology Contracts
- Organizational Conflicts of Interest and Mitigation Plans
If you are a small business and seeking legal help from experienced SDVOSB attorneys, contact Watson & Associates’ government contractor lawyers for immediate help.
VA SDVOSB Status Bid Protests
When awarded a government contract, another company may protest your SDVOSB status. This can be frustrating. You now have to prove yourself despite the hard work and substantial resources to get the contract award. Watson & Associates’ SDVOSB bid protest lawyers can intervene and represent your company as the awardee. If you are contemplating filing an SDVOSB bid protest, our government contract protest lawyers can also represent you.
What is 38 CFR 74.4?
One of the issues that can arise during an SDVOSB bid protest case or a procurement fraud investigation of a service-disabled veteran company is who is in control of the small business. 38 CFR 74.4 can be the underlying statute that controls the outcome. The Veteran must be in control at all times. These are fact-based cases. When companies face false claims violation litigation, the consequences can be crippling to the company. Company CEOs could potentially face jail time without the proper legal defense. Individuals or companies facing procurement fraud and False Claims Act criminal or civil cases that alleged lack of control can call us for immediate representation. SDVOSB Business Control is determined in accordance with 13 CFR part 125. However, when limited to SDVOSBs, CVE applies the same control criteria to firms seeking verified VOSB status.
SDVOSB Fraud Investigation Lawyers
If you find that your company is under federal investigation for SDVOSB fraud against the government or some violation of 38CFR 74.4, our small business SDVOSB Fraud investigation lawyers can represent you from the initial investigation stage all the way through indictment and criminal litigation. Our lead government contract fraud and procurement fraud attorney, Theodore Watson, frequently handles many complex issues regarding SDVOSB fraud and regulations governing federal contract small business programs. Call us early in the process to protect your rights.
We Represent Federal SDVOSB Small Business Contractors in ALL states
If your company is being investigated for government contract fraud, charged with False Claims Act violations or facing criminal indictment or trial, call our SDVOSB fraud defense lawyers and VA Government Contracting Lawyers and Procurement Fraud Attorneys for a Free Initial Consultation at 1-866-601-5518.