Government Contracts
Pursuing government contracts opens opportunities—but introduces complexity. Public industry procurement involves highly regulated processes divided into five main categories: pre-solicitation, solicitation/competition, negotiation, contract administration, and disputes. ROSENBLATT LAW FIRM helps businesses navigate each phase with confidence. The Government Contracting team includes attorneys with over 17 years of experience advising agencies and private companies. Many served as former in-house and procurement counsel for government agencies. That experience allows for practical, actionable legal strategies built to compete—and win—in the government arena.
What We’ve Helped Clients Achieve
- Represented clients across all sides and levels of government contracting.
- Provided legal support from solicitation review to contract negotiations and disputes.
- Delivered specific solutions to businesses within the construction, healthcare, software, defense, and professional services industries.
- Revised and updated government procurement manuals, as well as legal support for procurement departments within government agencies.
THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Government procurements must promote full and open competition unless a specific exception applies. The process is divided into five categories: pre-solicitation, solicitation/competition, negotiation, contract administration, and disputes.
PRE- SOLICITATION
PRE- SOLICITATION
Support begins before the opportunity is published.
- Evaluate procurement opportunities and build a strategic roadmap
- Research and identify applicable government programs
- Assist with certifications (Small Business, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Minority-Owned)
- Address due diligence, insurance, and pre-bid risk factors
- Attend pre-solicitation conferences
- Register clients on government vendor portals
SOLICITATION & COMPETITION
SOLICITATION & COMPETITION
Guidance during the most competitive stage of the process.
- Provide risk assessments tied to proposal terms
- Prepare and review responses in compliance with procurement rules
- Review solicitation requirements
- Determine whether to file or solicit protests
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
- Negotiate/redline contracts
- Prepare necessary transactional documents
- Request debriefing conferences
- Advise client of appellate rights
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Post-award support that keeps performance on track.
- Attend debriefings with procurement agencies
- File and manage contract appeals
- Draft and negotiate redlines or revisions
- Prepare necessary transactional documents
- Advise on compliance, conflict, and ethics obligations
- Manage scope changes, modifications, and formal acknowledgments
- Monitor contract compliance
- Respond to scope changes, contract modifications, and acknowledgements
- Advise on conflicts and ethical matters
DISPUTES
DISPUTES
When challenges arise, experienced legal counsel protects outcomes.
- Resolve contract disputes and advise on litigation risk
- Represent clients at settlement conferences
- Respond to potential suspensions or disbarment actions
Pre- Solicitation Phase
Support begins before the opportunity is published.
- Evaluate procurement opportunities and build a strategic roadmap
- Research and identify applicable government programs
- Assist with certifications (Small Business, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Minority-Owned)
- Address due diligence, insurance, and pre-bid risk factors
- Attend pre-solicitation conferences
- Register clients on government vendor portals
Solicitation & Competition Phase
Guidance during the most competitive stage of the process.
- Provide risk assessments tied to proposal terms
- Prepare and review responses in compliance with procurement method rules
- Review solicitation requirements
- File bid or solicitation protests
Contract Negotiation Phase
Strategic support during contract discussions to protect business interests and reduce risk.
- Review and analyze proposed contract terms and conditions
- Negotiate pricing, performance timelines, and deliverables
- Identify and mitigate liability, indemnification, and insurance risks
- Recommend modifications to reduce exposure and align with business goals
- Ensure compliance with procurement rules during negotiations
- Coordinate with technical and financial teams for aligned contract strategy
Contract Administration Phase
Post-award support that keeps performance on track.
- Attend debriefings with procurement agencies
- File and manage contract appeals
- Draft and negotiate redlines or revisions
- Prepare necessary transactional documents
- Advise on compliance, conflict, and ethics obligations
- Manage scope changes, modifications, and formal acknowledgments
Disputes Phase
When challenges arise, experienced legal counsel protects outcomes.
- Resolve contract disputes and advise on litigation risk
- Represent clients at settlement conferences
- Respond to potential suspensions or disbarment actions
Industries Served
RLF’s Government Contracting Team offers tailored legal services for the following industries:
- Transportation
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Defense & Armed Services
- Security
- Professional Services
- Marketing and Communications
- And more!
Ready To Compete With Confidence?
The ROSENBLATT LAW FIRM Government Contracting Team helps businesses secure and manage contracts with government agencies. Schedule a consultation today.REQUEST A
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Established in 2005 with a mission to supply clients with superior business-oriented legal advice, Rosenblatt Law Firm provides services in the following areas of practice.
