Seidman & Associates, P.C. is a Washington, D.C.-based law firm specializing exclusively in federal government contracts law, offering comprehensive legal services to businesses engaged with U.S. government procurement. Founded in 1981, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in bid protests, contract claims, and compliance matters, representing clients before key federal forums including the GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and agency suspension and debarment officials.
The firm takes a strategic and experienced approach, emphasizing proactive counsel and vigorous advocacy for contractors and subcontractors of all sizes. Its attorneys assist clients with legislative and rulemaking efforts, compliance issues, and complex disputes, serving a diverse clientele that includes large corporations, small businesses, U.S. and foreign contractors, manufacturers, professional service providers, R&D firms, SBIR participants, trade associations, and nonprofit advocacy groups.
Services Offered
- Bid Protests
- Claims Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and Claims
- Small Business advocacy and eligibility
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program representation
- Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements
- Suspensions and Debarments
- Terminations for Convenience
- Terminations for Default/Terminations for Cause
- Response to show cause and cure notices
- Organizational conflicts of interest counseling
- Engineering source approvals
- Access to data under DoD Directive 5230.25 and FOIA
- Litigation concerning validity of limited rights legends and technical data rights
- Representation in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and lawsuits
- Issues concerning foreign military sales and direct sales to foreign governments and international organizations
- Procurement-related agency rulemaking proceedings and Congressional Hearings
- Filing amicus curiae briefs for trade associations
The firm represents clients worldwide and practices before the Government Accountability Office, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Boards of Contract Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and D.C. Circuits.
