Who We Are
Kaufman & Canoles’ Government Contracts & Defense attorneys guide clients – from locally owned small and socio-economic disadvantaged businesses to publicly held manufacturers and corporations – through the complexities of bidding on and fulfilling government contracts and subcontracts across the full spectrum of defense industries.
How We Help
We assist our clients through all stages of projects that serve the country’s defense industry, including preparing proposals and bids, drafting and negotiating contracts, preparing and analyzing claims, structuring surety and suretyship obligations, and resolving contract award, performance disputes, and public-private partnership mechanics’ lean actions in court, arbitration, or via alternative dispute resolution.
In addition, we advise government contractors on regulatory compliance and government audits related to Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Wage and Fringe Benefits requirements. We represent clients in Government Accountability Office protests, United States Court of Federal Claims bid protests, Armed Service and other board of contract appeals claims. We also defend contractors in suspension and debarment actions and in procurement fraud proceedings in federal and state courts.
Our attorneys have been involved in major construction projects, including power plants, bridges, stadiums, hospitals, prisons, wastewater treatment plants, airport terminals, military installations, and various public buildings – from courthouses, municipal buildings, and parking garages to high-rise office buildings and condominiums.
- Bid Protests
- Litigation (Federal & State Courts)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Claims Analysis & Preparation
- Negotiating & Drafting Contracts
- Small Business and Socio-economic Issues
- Suspension & Debarment
- Suretyship
- Boards of Contract Appeals
- Regulatory Compliance
- Defense of Procurement Fraud
- Mechanics’ Liens Public-Private Partnerships
Who We Represent
The attorneys on Kaufman & Canoles’ Government Contracts & Defense team represent a wide range of privately and publicly held contractors throughout the defense industry, including:
- Government Contractors
- Local Contractors and Subcontractors
- Manufacturers
- Public and Private Owners
- Publicly Traded Construction Contractors
- Service Contractors
- Ship Repair Companies
- Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
- Technology and Cybersecurity Firms
Representative Matters
Represented government contractors in Department of Labor compliance audits concerning Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Act compliance
Represented contractor in Government Accountability Office protest and subsequent United States Court of Federal Claims bid protest action involving Department of Army computer distance learning procurement
Represented general contractor in state and federal court litigation regarding construction of trash-to-steam energy plant
Represented owner of a continuing care retirement community in claims against architect and general contractor
Represented County in state court bid protest action regarding courthouse construction project
Represented contractor before Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals on termination for convenience settlement claim regarding a ship repair contract
Drafted and negotiated construction and design contracts for various commercial projects
Represented parties in numerous mechanics’ lien actions in state court including several Virginia Supreme Court cases
Advised school district on multiple school construction project including development of RFP, design, construction manager and construction contracts
Defended government contractors in procurement fraud proceedings in state and federal court
Represented developer and general contractor in Chinese Drywall claims
Represented contractors and sureties in payment and performance bond claims
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K&C University
The Government Contracts Industry Group of Kaufman & Canoles has developed a series of training courses designed to provide up-to-date information on critical issues for government contractors. These courses can be provided on-site or at our training facility in Norfolk, Virginia and customized to meet your training needs.
Contact Nicole Naidyhorski at 757.624.3295 for more information.
