Government Contracts and Procurement


Obtaining and challenging government contract awards can be a tall order to tackle if you are not familiar with the process. Even if you compete regularly on federal procurements, the process can be confusing. Dykema offers experienced government contract attorneys, former Department of Justice attorneys and agency counsel, retired FBI agents, and DCAA auditors who help clients steer through these challenging waters. The U.S. government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services—we can help position you for success on the next opportunity.

From reviewing solicitations to challenging or protecting award decisions, to analyzing performance issues and supporting post-performance obligations, we offer affordable legal counsel at each phase of the procurement process and during contract administration. We represent contractors of all sizes and at every tier. From the largest base operating and support contractors, to the smallest disadvantaged businesses, we provide the necessary legal services and counsel tailored to meet your specific needs.

Our team has led clients through:

  • Bid protest litigation, including challenging and defending contract awards before both the United States Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office.
  • Contract compliance, due diligence review, governmental audits, and ethics training.
  • Contractor claim litigation before the various boards of contract appeals and the United States Court of Federal Claims.
  • Subcontractor pass-through claims processing and litigation.
  • Internal investigations and mandatory disclosure requirements resulting from Civil False Claims Act allegations and other performance issues.
  • Securing and protecting contractors’ intellectual property rights at each contract level.
  • Compliance with recent cybersecurity requirements and related mandates.
  • Administrative suspensions and debarments proceedings.

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