Contract Advisory Services in Government Contracting
As a government contracts attorney who has represented both government and industry, I offer extensive experience in interpreting complex contract provisions and ensuring performance aligns with contract requirements. My goal is to help contractors meet their obligations efficiently and effectively, providing strategic advice on managing and administering government contracts from initial award through closeout.
1. Interpreting Complex Provisions
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- Analyzing and interpreting complex contract clauses to ensure compliance and alignment with contractual obligations.
- Offering clear guidance to help contractors understand their rights and responsibilities.
2. Strategic Contract Management
- Providing advice on managing government contracts throughout their lifecycle, from award to closeout.
- Addressing contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), claims, terminations, and other disputes.
3. Day-to-Day Legal Counseling and Support
- Representing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in various industries.
- Offering regular assistance with contractual matters, performance issues, and responses to government communications.
Specific Contract Advisory Services Include:
- Contract Administration Counseling
- Advising on contract modifications and change orders.
- Addressing performance issues and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Responding to Government Communications
- Responding to government inquiries.
- Crafting responses to Cure Notices and Show Cause Letters.
- Analyzing and resolving issues related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Performance and Compliance Support
- Providing guidance on responding to negative Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs).
- Resolving issues related to reimbursable costs and disallowance disputes.
- Extensive experience with Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and other contract types.
- Protecting Proprietary Information
- Safeguarding sensitive information through appropriate contract clauses.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to protect intellectual property and proprietary data.
My contract advisory legal services help clients manage and administer their government contracts effectively, promoting compliance, mitigating risks, and enhancing contract performance.