GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GROUP
Holland & Knight has in-depth experience in all facets of U.S. government contracts law. We are committed to helping you successfully manage the issues, processes and parties involved in even the most complex government contracts matters.
Leadership in Major Organizations
Our lawyers have leadership roles in the National 8a Association, the National Defense Industrial Association, the Coalition for Government Procurement and the National Contract Management Association.
Representation for Contractors of All Sizes
We advise some of the largest aerospace and defense contractors, as well as medium and small-sized businesses.
Rely on our team to simplify the contract and procurement process for you in matters involving a vast range of products and services, industries, practices and transactions.
Handling disputes and investigations with the government and teaming partners
Compliance with contractual requirements and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Our team guides clients through all phases of the procurement process.
Advising on mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic corporate matters
Counsel for a Full Range of Procurement Matters
Our team provides efficient and cost-effective legal counsel in virtually every kind of government procurement matter.
OUR EXPERIENCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Our Government Contracts attorneys use their extensive experience to assist you whether the issue involves regulatory compliance, litigation or transactions, including:
Facility Clearance, FOCI and DSS Security Clearance Matters
Ethics, Compliance and Mandatory Disclosure
State and Local Procurement
Overseas and Contingency Contracting
Real Estate and GSA Leasing
SBA Small Business Matters
Suspension and Debarment
Bid Protests
KEY AREAS
Forming teams, responding to solicitations and bid protests
PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING
The size and complexity of this market requires comprehensive insight into:
relevant statutes and regulations
roles and operations of the contracting agencies
compliance pitfalls and best practices
Cost Accounting
Cybersecurity
Investigations and Audits
Claims and Disputes
Tribal and ANC 8(a) Contracting
Mergers and Acquisitions
Labor and Employment Issues
Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Data Rights, Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
False Claims Act and Enforcement
$652B on contracts
$970B on grants
Total amount spent by the United States federal government in fiscal year 2020
Our mission is to provide seamless, efficient client-centric services over a wide range of industries. Collaboration across practices and offices, along with highly focused management of matters and cases, enables us to deliver dynamic legal support, regardless of location.
REPRESENTING A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES
EDUCATION
CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
ENERGY
DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE
Our Government Contracts Group utilizes extensive private sector and government experience to tailor our services to your unique needs.
We take a proactive approach to the procurement process, providing you with leadership on the evolving government contracts landscape.
With offices across the country and relationships that give us a global reach, we are able to mobilize wherever and whenever you need us.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CONTRACTORS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DELIVERING COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES
When appropriate, we partner with attorneys in other practices throughout the firm to deliver broad and extensive services in all areas of government contracts, including:
HEALTHCARE
GSA AND VA FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTORS
LOGISTICS AND TROOP SUPPORT
HOMELAND SECURITY
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MODELING, SIMULATION AND TRAINING
MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTS
TRANSPORTATION
COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION