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Our Government Contracts practice assists clients with all aspects of contracting with federal, state and local government entities. We work with clients to develop strategies to provide products and services to government customers; help them understand statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements; and create comprehensive, cost-effective compliance programs to ensure successful contract performance. We advise government contractors on their rights and responsibilities, from contract award and formation through performance, administration and contract close-out. We support clients in contract formation, performance and dispute resolution involving a variety of government agencies, and counsel them on compliance with government statutes and regulations, ethical and conflict-of-interest rules, socioeconomic programs and domestic preference requirements. We serve clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, defense, information technology, biodefense and life sciences, construction, telecommunications, intelligence and homeland security, transportation, and professional services and logistics support, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. We have experience with a broad scope of federal, state and local government agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services and Energy, and the General Services Administration. We use our depth of experience to help government contractors achieve their business goals.
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Thompson Hine has a respected group of practitioners who draw on previous experience within the DOJ and Army to advise contractors on both regulatory and litigation issues. Its clients stretch across a wide array of industries, including technology, manufacturing and life sciences.
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Thompson Hine advised G&C Fab-Con on various government contracts performed by the company for government customers.
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They're a true solutions-oriented team.
The team have consistently demonstrated the ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with ease. They bring deep subject-matter expertise, practical judgment and strong communication skills, which allow them to quickly assess issues and guide us effectively.
The team is willing to take the time to develop creative and holistic solutions.
The team really understand our business and how government contracting fits into our operations. They don't just give legal advice in a vacuum. They get the commercial implications and business pressures that we face.
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Francis Purcell, Jr. leads the team's Government Contracts practice group. He has experience advising clients through a variety of government contracts matters including bid protest defense before the Government Accountability Office.
Chip has real experience in the space. He is always accessible and there when we need him.
Chip is amazing. He doesn't sleep and will get back to me at any time. He is always available.
He is very practical, has an encyclopedic knowledge of most federal statutes and communicates the answers in an understandable manner.
Chip has strong expertise and provides practical advice.
Government Contracts
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Francis E. Purcell Jr.
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