Build America, Buy America and Construction Contractors: Best Practices for Compliance, Contract Considerations

Ms. Hoang is renowned in the market for her exceptional ability to represent contractors in bid protests and internal investigations, as well as provide compliance counsel. Based in Washington, DC, she advises her clients on federal procurement matters, with a focus on bid protests at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Court of Federal Claims, corporate ethics and compliance, internal investigations, and required disclosures under the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Ms. Hoang assists clients in a variety of additional procurement issues, including DCAA audit responses, corporate due diligence, and Buy American compliance. She also represents clients in disputes before the Boards of Contract Appeals.

Ms. Lent advises companies in the automotive & advanced mobility sector on compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration laws and regulations and represents clients in Department of Transportation (DOT) investigations and enforcement actions, including regarding safety defects and vehicle recalls. She also advises clients seeking federal financial assistance from DOT, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies, including regarding legal requirements for grants, loans and cooperative agreements, grant administration, and regulatory compliance and represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions.

Mr. Ramish’s practice encompasses government contracts, construction, and white collar matters. He works with a multitude of issues unique to doing business with the federal government, including subspecialties such as cost and pricing, data rights, and small business and socioeconomic programs. Mr. Ramish has a particular focus on contract claims and disputes with the federal government, and disputes between prime contractors and subcontractors. He has extensive experience with federal government construction disputes, including constructive changes, differing site conditions, Spearin design liability, and Eichleay unabsorbed overhead claims. Mr. Ramish is a Co-Chair of the ABA Public Contract Law Section’s Subcontracting, Teaming and Strategic Alliances Committee.