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David Black

David Black

USA 2026

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David Black is a partner and Co-Chair of the National Government Contracts Team in the Firm’s Tysons, Virginia office. David’s practice involves serving as a trusted advisor, problem-solver, and advocate for Federal contractors and subcontractors in every stage of growth. He provides legal advice and representation to secure opportunities, enhance performance, mitigate risk, and respond to threats. David serves contractors in a broad array of industries, with an emphasis on innovative technology, cutting edge products, professional services, health care, and research and development. David’s practice involves strategic and tactical advice, dispute resolution, counseling and risk management, and transactional work.

- His advisory practice involves creative approaches to challenges in relationships with government customers, enforcement authorities, and subcontractors.

- David is a seasoned protest litigator and experienced in contract claims, responding to investigations and audits, False Claims Act matters, and prime-subcontractor disputes.

- He counsels on a range of contract administration and procurement issues, such as data rights, OCIs, small business programs, domestic preferences, and Federal grants. David helps implement and maintain effective compliance and internal control systems.

- In his transactional practice, David drafts and negotiates OTAs and CRADAs as well as teaming agreements and subcontracts.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Contracts: Bid Protests - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
David Black has a strong track record of successfully representing clients in significant bid protests before the GAO. He also handles prime-subcontractor disputes and advises on contract procurements.

Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
David Black has a strong track record of successfully representing clients in significant bid protests before the GAO. He also handles prime-subcontractor disputes and advises on contract procurements.

Strengths

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  • He has consistently demonstrated excellent subject matter expertise and regularly prioritizes the client relationship.

    Government Contracts: Bid ProtestsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He combines deep knowledge of government contract law with practical business insight, guiding us through issues with clarity and confidence.

    Government Contracts: Bid ProtestsChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is the consummate business-focused attorney.

    Government Contracts: Bid ProtestsChambers Guide to the USA

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