Government Contracts: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
The Bass, Berry & Sims' government contracts practice has built a nationally recognized practice that serves public and private companies across a wide variety of industries. We represent businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies with complex government contracting issues to small and emerging businesses just entering government markets across a variety of segments, including defense, federal/civil, national security and commercial. Our compliance and investigations, corporate, finance, intellectual property, labor & employment and real estate attorneys also have experience with the unique regulatory and contractual issues faced by government contractors, which allows our firm to offer holistic support for companies that contract with federal, state and local governments.
Attorneys in our practice handle the full spectrum of issues impacting government contracts notably matters involving bid protests and litigation, contract formation and administration, ethics and compliance training, facility security clearances and FOCI, intellectual property and data rights, internal investigations, labor and employment, suspension and debarment, and real estate and transactional matters. We advise clients on government contracting regulations including FAR, DFARS, GSA & VA FSS, EEO and FOCI, among others.
We have represented clients in more than 90 government contract M&A deals ranging from $10 million to more than $2 billion and handled well over 100 protests.
Chambers Review
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC has a respected practice, noted for its aptitude in advising clients on a host of issues, including bid protests, contract formation and transactions. The law firm draws clients from a range of sectors including defense and national security.
Work Highlights
- Bass, Berry & Sims PLC successfully defended AMG against a bid protest involving a $9.7 billion contract for the US Army to build and deliver the "JLTV", the new generation of light tactical military vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bass Berry & Sims team is extremely knowledgeable in government contracts and in practical application in the business environment."
"The firm knows the value of providing a competitive solution."
"The Bass Berry & Sims team is extremely knowledgeable in government contracts and in practical application in the business environment."
"The firm knows the value of providing a competitive solution."
Notable Practitioners
A significant part of Todd Overman's practice lies in handling large transactions, although he also has extensive experience representing clients in bid protests and litigation.
"Todd is an incredible asset to the company and a great leader for the firm."
"Todd is invaluable to our company's growth. His energy and dedication to our success is unparalleled."
"Todd is a tremendous legal professional, he handles all of our complex issues and is super skilled."
Richard Arnholt is frequently retained by government contractors in bid protests and claims litigation. He demonstrates further capability in handling FCA matters.
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Industries
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Aerospace
Biotechnology
Construction
Cyber security
Defense
Electronics
Healthcare
Higher Education
Information technology
Logistics
Management consulting
Manufacturing