Small Business Development Consultants and Government Contract Lawyers
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Starting a small business can be confusing and frustrating. Given all of the various types of entities and your business goals, you might find that certain business entities are better than others. If you are a small business seeking to do 
business with the federal government, a thorough understanding of small business contracting with the various agencies can be avoid unnecessary time, more focused approach to success and ultimate keep you in compliance with federal procurement law.
The government small business lawyers at Watson & Associates, LLC advise small disadvantaged business entities, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned small businesses and Service- Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) on the various compliance and business development strategies.
Our government contracting firm can address the following legal matters for small businesses:
- Contract and statutory interpretation
- Contractor claims
- Requests for equitable adjustments
- Breach of contract disputes and litigation
- Bid protests
- Litigation and appeals
- Size protests and affiliation defense
- Prime/subcontractor disputes
- Compliance with small business contracting regulations (FAR 19)
- HUBZone contracting
- GSA schedule contracting
- Joint venture arrangements
- Davis Bacon and wage determination assistance
- Prime-subcontractor agreements
- Mentor Protégé and teaming agreements
- Terminations for convenience and default
- Mediation and arbitration
- Settlement agreements
- Contract and contractor compliance issues
- Payment and invoice collection problems
Are You Qualified?
Many businesses sometimes are confused as to what qualifies them a small business. The guidelines for each North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) determine the criteria you must meet. At Watson & Associates, our lawyers 
also help small disadvantaged businesses to apply for special programs such as SBA 8a, HUBZone and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Status (SDVOSB). These programs are sometimes abused and the possibility for fraud and misrepresentation lurks out there. Having a government contracts attorney on your team is well worth the time and expense.
Small Business Development
Small business development is a tough challenge for government contractors that do not quite get the results that want. As former government contracting executives, we understand the vague information that companies get during government training events and classes. You should concentrate on making decisions and business development based upon solid data. You have to know what federal small business market buys your services or products; you must locate potential opportunities before they reach www.fbo.gov; you must also know how to develop effective teaming arrangements and joint ventures. Our lawyers and consultants understand small business contracting and are available to provide sound guidance and direction. See our list of training classes.
Small Business Set-asides
As compared to most state and county programs, federal small business contracting has some teeth. Bidders have rights in the nodding and award stages; contractors have heavily regulated statutes throughout the performance and close-out phases. This why having a well thought-out small business development plan is critical. Rules governing the program are generally covered under FAR Subpart 19.
Under government procurement law, the contracting officer / agency must look at the possibility of a small business aside if there is a reasonable expectation that two or more small businesses could submit a proposal. For opportunities under the simplified acquisition threshold, general all requirements must be set-aside for small businesses.
Small business contracting is a very lucrative venture since the government generally purchases virtually every commercial service or product. The key to success is understanding market and the rules that regulate it. This is where our government small business lawyers can help you.
High level small business contracting legal services tailored to your needs
Attorneys at Watson & Associates provide careful review of your specific situation; apply recent case law and legislative developments to your specific situation. This is why we are known to provide clear direction, honest advice and professional representation to small businesses across the country. We handle some of the most complex legal issues that arise for government contractors across the country including bid protest, contract terminations, fraud and defective pricing allegations to mention a few. Latest News: A Brooklyn businessman was found guilty of fraudulent services for falsely claiming to be a disabled veteran.
Before you execute your federal contract, please contact our law office to discuss how we can build a long-term relationship with your organization as a government contractor. Hiring attorneys that have actually worked for contracting agencies can produce a more substantive relationship that the typical inexperienced law firm.
Government small business opportunities are the survival mechanisms for thousands of small companies throughout the United States. The federal government buys just about any service or product in the commercial industry. Getting the specific guidance and advice to achieve success is the secret to existing successful small businesses. There is no secret that federal procurement carries with it many regulations and laws that are different from the commercial sector. The ‘red tape’ has disappeared over the years but there are still rules that you must understand in order to become successful. To do business with the federal government, you simply have to register at CCR and ORCA.
The small business lawyers and consultants at Watson & Associates, LLC is home to many contractors across the United States that seek sound and experienced advice. Having worked for federal contracting agencies puts us in the best position to help our clients avoid the land mines await you.
National Assistance
As a government small business contractor, you can now have a single point of contact for legal and consulting services. Our attorneys assist with federal procurement matters regardless of your state. This includes Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Our US firm also helps DOD contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq construction efforts.
Our government small business lawyers and consultants also help contractors in the following cities: Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Clara, CA; and Tampa, FL.
Contact us
When it comes to government small business matters, our lawyers help you to meet your goals, enjoy the benefits under the law, and minimize litigation. Contact us to schedule a consultation with an attorney in our law office. Please call toll free 1-866-601-5518.
