Government Contracts
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Leveraging decades of industry experience, Wiley’s consummate team of attorneys and consultants provides practical, tactical, and effective representation that is essential to obtaining successful outcomes for the firm’s government contracts clients.
In 2022 the Government Contracts team, co-chaired by Paul Khoury and Scott McCaleb, successfully represented clients in “bet the company” cases across virtually every area of government contracting. Khoury and McCaleb attribute the practice’s success to a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes a diverse range of expertise.
The team’s depth of experience and multidisciplinary capabilities are among the advantages that set Wiley apart from other firms. Recent victories include Wiley’s successful defense of Aptive Resources LLC’s slot against four protests before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the award of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ $22.3 billion Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) contract; a win on behalf of Leidos in a bid protest over a $1.8 billion NASA information technology services contract; and a win for Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, LLC in a bid protest over the award of a $106.6 million U.S. Navy contract.
Chambers Review
Wiley has a distinguished group focusing predominantly on government contracts litigation. The firm fields a market-leading bid protests practice, noted for its success in a number of high profile disputes and claims. It possesses a deep bench of seasoned litigators and government contracts experts. The firm is able to handle classified matters, sensitive false claims litigation and suspension and debarment proceedings. The team represents a diverse range of clients hailing from industries including defense and information technology.
Work Highlights
- Wiley acted for Noridian Healthcare Solutions in successfully protesting the Railroad Retirement Board's award of a nearly $200 million contract to a competitor.
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"Wiley provides practical advice and is able to address any government contract issue that arises."
"The breadth of their capabilities is impressive and the team comes highly regarded in the bid protest space."
"The government contracts team at Wiley is exceptionally knowledgeable and business savvy. They work efficiently and provide succinct legal advice."
"Wiley provides practical advice and is able to address any government contract issue that arises."
"The breadth of their capabilities is impressive and the team comes highly regarded in the bid protest space."
"The government contracts team at Wiley is exceptionally knowledgeable and business savvy. They work efficiently and provide succinct legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Walsh represents an impressive portfolio of clients on a wide range of government contract matters. He offers significant expertise when handling high-stakes bid protests.
"Brian is a very bright and practical lawyer. His experience serves him well, especially when it comes to tactics and strategy."
"He is always knowledgeable on the subject matter because he has a lot of experience in this type of work."
"Brian Walsh is an excellent bid protest attorney with fantastic connections throughout the industry."
"Brian is absolutely terrific. His advice is market-based and reflects great judgment."
Paul Khoury is recognized for his bid protest expertise.He has extensive knowledge of compliance matters as they relate to government procurement, and is highly sought by clients in the aerospace sector.
"Paul has a deep knowledge of the procurement and bid protest system."
"He is very balanced and very good at communicating with non-lawyers."
Scott McCaleb has an impressive track record representing clients in high-stakes bid protests before the GAO. He is also noted for his handling of internal investigations and contract procurement matters.
"Scott is a trusted advisor who strategically works to meet business goals while providing practical advice."
"Scott has incredible depth of knowledge and experience in government contracting."
John Prairie brings a wealth of experience to his government contracts practice, offering significant expertise in False Claims Act, compliance matters and bid protests.
"John is a terrific resource."
"He provides quality advice."
"He comes up with business solutions, is attentive to our issues and knows how to convey legal advice very clearly."
Jon Burd has a noteworthy government contracts practice, with particular areas of focus including ASBCA appeals and bid protests and clients in the Aviation sector.
"Jon is an expert at translating technical issues into language that a layperson can understand."
"He thinks creatively and strategically. His advice is also practical."
Tracye Howard is recognized for her representation of contractors and subcontractors in bid protests before the GAO. She also offers counsel related to small business matters and provides compliance advice.
"She is a knowledgeable government contracts lawyer who can synthesize a great deal of information into a persuasive package."
"Tracye makes sure that we understand the possible paths to achieve our goals and the potential risks along the way."
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