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23 Years
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Trusted Government Contract Legal Representation
Watson & Associates is a boutique government contract law firm with over three decades of combined legal expertise. Our practice focuses on empowering federal contractors through proactive legal strategies, bid protest litigation, and compliance guidance. With offices in Washington, DC and Denver, Colorado, we serve small businesses and large defense contractors nationwide. Our attorneys bring deep industry knowledge from both private practice and government service, offering tailored solutions for procurement disputes, SBA program challenges, and contract termination issues.We prioritize client education to prevent legal conflicts while maintaining aggressive advocacy in courtrooms and agency proceedings. Our team's unique perspective includes former government contracting officials who understand regulatory frameworks and agency decision-making processes. We deliver cost-effective representation through streamlined operations and strategic policy development that protects client revenues. Our nationwide reach extends to all 50 states and international markets including the Middle East and Asia.
Services
Bid Protests
Contract Disputes
SBA Program Appeals
Procurement Fraud Defense
Compliance Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 30+ years combined experience in federal procurement law
- Boutique firm with former government contracting officials
- Nationwide representation in bid protests and contract disputes
- Proactive compliance strategies to prevent legal conflicts
- Aggressive litigation in Court of Federal Claims and GAO protests
What people say
Proactive legal strategies
Responsive service
Successful bid protest representation
Deep industry knowledge
Effective legal strategies
Services
Bid Protests
Our bid protest attorneys challenge improper contract awards through GAO, agency-level, and Court of Federal Claims litigation. We represent both protestors and intervenors in complex procurement disputes involving federal agencies. Our team's success includes numerous corrective actions and reevaluations within 30-60 days of filing. We handle all aspects from initial evaluation to post-decision negotiations and appeals.
Contract Disputes
We resolve contract disputes under the Contract Disputes Act through negotiation, mediation, and formal litigation. Our practice includes REA preparation, termination for convenience claims, and performance issue resolution. We represent contractors in forums including the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and Civilian Board of Contract Appeals with a focus on maximizing recovery while preserving client relationships.
SBA Program Appeals
Our attorneys handle SBA size protests, 8(a) certification challenges, and affiliation disputes before the Office of Hearings and Appeals. We guide clients through the entire SBA program lifecycle from initial applications to appeals of adverse decisions. Our team has secured numerous reconsiderations and reversals of unfavorable SBA determinations through strategic evidence presentation.
Procurement Fraud Defense
We defend contractors against procurement fraud allegations including False Claims Act violations and Buy American Act non-compliance. Our representation spans investigations, settlement negotiations, and trial defense in both civil and criminal proceedings. We implement proactive compliance measures to prevent future issues while aggressively protecting client interests during enforcement actions.
Compliance Counseling
Our compliance services focus on FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontracting plan implementation, and internal policy development. We help contractors establish control frameworks to prevent violations while maintaining profitability. Our team provides training programs and audit preparation services tailored to specific contract requirements and industry standards.
People
Theodore P. Watson
Founder
Former Air Force contracting officer with 30+ years federal procurement experience. SBA-certified mentor-protege program expert and frequent speaker on government contract law. Leads complex bid protests and SBA program appeals.
Peter Ford
Attorney
Specializes in 8(a) certification and small business procurement matters. Successfully overturned multiple SBA adverse decisions through strategic evidence presentation and legal arguments.
Questions
What government contract areas do you specialize in?
We focus on bid protests, contract disputes, SBA program appeals, procurement fraud defense, and compliance counseling for federal contractors nationwide.
Do you handle international government contracts?
Yes, we represent clients in Middle East, Asia, and other international government contracting matters with U.S. federal agencies.
How quickly can you respond to bid protest deadlines?
Our team regularly secures corrective actions within 30-60 days through expedited GAO and agency-level protests with immediate response capabilities.
What experience do you have with SBA programs?
Our attorneys have secured over 100 8(a) certifications and successfully challenged adverse SBA determinations before the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Can you help with contract termination issues?
Yes, we handle termination for convenience claims, default termination appeals, and REA preparation across multiple federal agencies and contract types.
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