Government Contracts

Representative experience

Advising a leading pharmaceutical company on its multi-billion dollar contracts with the U.S. government for COVID-19 vaccine for use domestically and donation internationally.

Defending a large company in a DOJ False Claims Act investigation involving compliance with the company’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract; as a result of the investigation, the DOJ declined to file a complaint.

Advising dozens of U.S. government grantees and contractors on matters related to “foreign influence” in U.S. government-funded research, including voluntary disclosures, conflicts of interest, non-U.S. activity, and non-U.S. funding.

Advising several universities and international development organizations on USAID, HHS, and DoD-funded activities around the globe, including tax compliance, legal structure considerations, labor and employment, bilateral agreements, and foreign contracting.

Guiding an extensive roster of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on their contracts with U.S. and non-U.S. governments for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, and inventory services.

Filing a series of strategically placed protests at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Court of Federal Claims that resulted in the U.S. Army taking corrective action multiple times in connection with a flawed award of a contract to our client’s competitor.

Advising companies on obtaining security clearances and U.S. classified information safeguarding requirements, including handling other sensitive data types for U.S. allies (such as NATO classified information).

Guiding clients on compliance with cybersecurity terms of contract performance, including disclosures regarding government specific information security standards and remediation of prohibited telecommunications equipment.

Advising pharmaceutical and biologics companies on unique compliance requirements, including mandatory contracting and pricing requirements and country of origin restrictions, including related investigations and disclosures to Federal agencies.

Advising extensively on national stockpile contracting for countermeasures and national preparedness.

Advising a leading commercial satellite operator on its acquisition of a critical provider of managed satcom services to the U.S. Defense Department and other government agencies.

Defending major research universities in False Claims Act investigations related to research grants and contracts.

Preparing and negotiating a termination settlement proposal for a subcontractor in connection with multibillion-dollar procurement program.