Contractors in the technology, professional services and healthcare sectors increasingly turn to McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s government contracts practice for support on high value bid protests, claims litigation and costs disputes as well as cybersecurity counselling. The team is based in Washington DC and is jointly led by Daniel Graham and Tara Ward, with the former covering bid protests, prime- and subcontractor litigation and compliance matters, and the latter handling contractor transactions, small business regulations and supply chain issues next to a strong litigation offering. Llewelyn Engel was made partner in January 2024 and is highly experienced in DOJ and congressional investigations while Mac Routh handles FAR compliance and bid protests.
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Key clients
- Accrete, Inc.
- Aetna, Inc.
- AirBoss Defense Group, LLC
- BDO USA LLP
- CLogic Defense
- GuideWell Source
- Maersk Logistics & Services USA Inc.
- ManTech International
- Maxar Technologies
- MicroHealth, LLC
Work highlights
- Advising Maersk on the USD 2.4 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services II procurement dispute, preparing a GAO protest to challenge the Department of Defense's evaluation of pricing for numerous transportation services after the contract was awarded to a competitor.
- Representing TRAX International in securing a USD 693 million Army contract for test support services at the Aberdeen Test Center. We have also advised TRAX on related litigation, securing a consent order to protect its trade secrets, leading to a favorable resolution.
- Representing ManTech International in various government contracts, including bid protests and subcontract issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
Daniel Graham; Tara Ward
Other key lawyers
Llewelyn Engel; Mac Routh