Winning a federal contract is only the beginning. From challenging an unfavorable award to navigating unexpected issues during performance, federal contractors face critical decisions that can have a significant impact on their rights, relationships with the government, and bottom line.

Join Maria Panichelli for the latest installments of The Federal Contractor’s Legal Playbook, an ongoing webinar series addressing the practical legal issues federal contractors face throughout the contract lifecycle.

In these upcoming sessions, we’ll cover bid protests—from evaluating an unfavorable award and making the most of a debriefing to choosing a protest forum and navigating the litigation process—as well as critical claims considerations for federal construction contractors.

Across the series, you’ll learn how to:

• Make the most of a federal contract debriefing
• Recognize potential protest issues and grounds
• Determine when, where, and how to pursue a bid protest
• Navigate key protest procedures and deadlines
• Understand what to expect throughout the protest litigation process
• Protect your rights when changes, delays, and other issues arise during contract performance
• Preserve your ability to seek additional compensation and position your claims for success

Critical Claims Considerations for Federal Construction Contractors: Protecting Your Rights During Contract Performance

Winning the contract is only the beginning. Once work is underway, changes, delays, differing site conditions, and other issues can have a significant impact on your project and your bottom line. In this webinar, we’ll help you understand the FAR provisions and practical considerations that can help you protect your rights when those challenges arise.

You’ll learn how to navigate common issues involving changes to the contract, defective specifications, differing site conditions, delays, and other performance challenges. We’ll also discuss how to communicate effectively with agency personnel, satisfy critical notice requirements, and preserve your rights to seek additional compensation. Finally, we’ll cover common government defenses and practical strategies for anticipating and avoiding them.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to protect your company’s interests, manage disputes before they escalate, and position your claims for success.

More from The Federal Contractor's Legal Playbook:

Session 1 – Asserting Bid Protests 101 - Sept. 29

Session 2 – Advanced Topics in Bid Protest Litigation: Venues, Procedures & Timelines - Oct. 27