Rob Sneckenberg is a government contracts litigator in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office. He routinely first chairs bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and has successfully argued multiple appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also represents contractors in contract claim and cost accounting disputes before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), and counsels clients on a wide array of government contracts investigations. Rob is very active in Crowell & Moring’s pro bono program, where he focuses on civil and criminal appeals.
Rob is a co-host of the monthly All Things Protest podcast, which covers major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. He is also a Vice Chair of the ABA Public Contract Law Section’s Bid Protest Committee; an editor for Government Contract Bid Protests: A Practical and Procedural Guide, which is available on Westlaw; and a member of the Advisory Board for Thomson Reuters’ The Government Contractor.
Rob has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in government contracts since 2017, and was highlighted as a “Key Lawyer” in The Legal 500 United States’ 2021 profile of Crowell & Moring’s “Tier 1” Government Contracts practice.
Rob received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where he served as an editor of the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and interned at the COFC and the U.S. Department of Justice. Rob received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Published Bid Protest Wins as Protester
- Successfully protested corrective action taken in response to meritless GAO protest—resulting in reinstatement of client’s original award without recompetition. See Superior Optical Labs, Inc. v. U.S., 152 Fed. Cl. 319 (2021), aff’d, 2021 WL 2879047 (Fed. Cir. July 9, 2021).
- Prevented the Department of Veterans Affairs from transitioning contracts away from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). See Superior Optical Labs, Inc. v. U.S., 150 Fed. Cl. 681 (2020).
- Overturned a contractor’s exclusion from a nearly $1 Billion IT procurement. See Knight Point Systems, LLC, B 418746, Aug. 24, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 314.
- Represented a Department of Education contractor in protesting and appealing a series of procurement decisions involving task order awards. After the COFC initially dismissed multiple protests, Rob successfully appealed to the Federal Circuit, which reversed and remanded. See Coast Prof’l, Inc. v. United States, 828 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2016). On remand, the agency took corrective action and awarded Rob’s client a task order. Later, when the work was enjoined through separate litigation, Rob successfully appealed that injunction—and obtained a rare stay pending appeal—restoring the client’s right to perform. See Continental Serv. Grp. v. U.S., 722 F. App’x 986 (Fed. Cir. 2018).
- Successfully protested—three separate times—flawed U.S. Army awards for mission test support services, resulting in the client winning the contract at issue. See TRAX Int’l Corp.-Costs, B-410441.8, Aug. 17, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 226; Jacobs Tech. Inc., B‑410441.15, B‑410441.16, Sept. 24, 2018, 2018 CPD ¶ 338.
- In a bid protest involving a complex GAO hearing, overturned a roughly $500 Million sole-source award for firefighting airtanker services. See Coulson Aviation (USA) Inc. et al., B-409356.2 et al., Mar. 31, 2014, 2014 CPD ¶ 106.
Published Bid Protest Wins as Intervenor
- Successfully defended at trial and on appeal a roughly $250 Million award for security and transportation services. See G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. v. U.S., 146 Fed. Cl. 265 (2019), aff’d, 829 F. App’x 518 (Fed. Cir. 2020).
- Successfully defended at trial and on appeal against organizational conflict of interest allegations in the Department of Defense’s $10 Billion JEDI procurement. See Oracle Am., Inc. v. U.S., 144 Fed. Cl. 88 (2019), aff’d, 975 F.3d 1279 (Fed. Cir. 2020).
- Successfully defended protest of award term extension contracts. CBE Grp., Inc. v. U.S., 138 Fed. Cl. 230 (2018).
- Successfully defended the Defense Health Agency’s $17.7 Billion award for managed care support services under the Department of Defense TRICARE program. See Unitedhealth Military & Veterans Servs., LLC et al., B-411837.2 et al., Nov. 9, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 329; UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Servs., LLC v. U.S., 132 Fed. Cl. 529 (2017).
- Successfully defended GAO and COFC protests challenging contract for stevedoring services in Kuwait. See Cargo Transp. Sys. Co., B‑411646.6, B-411646.7, Oct. 17, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 294; Cargo Transp. Sys. Co. v. U.S., No. 16‑1481C, 2017 WL 1406862 (Fed. Cl. Apr. 20, 2017).
- Successfully defended a Defense Commissary Agency award for fresh fruits and vegetables against both GAO and COFC protests. See Raymond Express Int’l, LLC, B‑409872.3 et al., Sept. 11, 2015, 2015 CPD ¶ 265; Raymond Express Int’l, LLC v. U.S., 124 Fed. Cl. 79 (2015).
Published ASBCA Wins
- Won quantum valebant and quantum meruit damages for goods and services provided under implied-in-fact contract. See Honeywell Int’l, Inc., ASBCA No. 57779, 17-1 BCA ¶ 36,820.
- Won rare appeal involving pricing of commercial items transferred between a contractor’s commonly controlled subdivisions. See A-T Sols., Inc., ASBCA No. 59338, 17‑1 BCA ¶ 36,655.
- Won summary judgment as to entitlement in long-running dispute involving energy savings performance contract (ESPC). See Honeywell Int’l, Inc., ASBCA No. 57779, 15‑1 BCA ¶ 36,121.
Unpublished Matters
- Represented contractors in ASBCA arbitration and mediation proceedings concerning wide-ranging contract and termination disputes.
- Counseled clients regarding cost accumulation and allocation issues in connection with pending or potential litigation.
- Convinced various federal agency suspension and debarment officials to lift suspensions of firm clients by demonstrating present responsibility and/or pursuing litigation.
- Conducted internal investigations involving, inter alia, mandatory disclosure and False Claims Act considerations in support of active and/or potential litigation.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, Maryland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Member: American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law (Vice Chair of Bid Protest Committee (2018-2021))
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"Ukraine Crisis Webinar," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(April 21, 2022).
Speakers: Vass Akritidis, Bryan Brewer, Caroline Brown, Carlton Greene, Andrew Martin, John Murino, Nicole Simonian, Rob Sneckenberg, Scott Winkelman, Dj Wolff, Alex Urbelis, and Laura Baker
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre-and Post-Award Considerations," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts 101 Seminar 2021
(October 22, 2021).
Speakers: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Anuj Vohra, and Daniel R. Forman.
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"Bid Protests: What to Watch For in a Shifting Landscape," OOPS 2021, Crowell & Moring's 37th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar
(May 11, 2021).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"The Revolving Door Swings Again: Considerations & Best Practices in the New Administration," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 23, 2021).
Presenters: James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg, and M. Yuan Zhou.
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"Conflicts of Interest – Recent Decisions on Remedies and Timing Requirements,” ABA Public Contract Law Section, Bid Protest Committee
(November 17, 2020).
Speaker: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Post-Award Bid Protests: Eyeing Current and Future Issues," United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia," OOPS 20/20 - Setting Your Sights
(October 21, 2020).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre- and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts 101 - Back to Basics Webinar
(September 21, 2020).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Anuj Vohra, Eric M. Ransom, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Legal Landmines in Proposal Drafting," Government Contracts Breakfast Series, Herndon, VA
(November 6, 2019).
Panelists: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre- and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Moderator: Robert J. Sneckenberg; Panelists: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Eric M. Ransom, and Anuj Vohra.
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"Bid Protests," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 7, 2019).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Speakers: Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Practice, Procedure and Strategy," Federal Publications Seminars
(October 26, 2018).
Instructors: Olivia L. Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre-and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2018).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Strategies for a Winning Proposal: Tips and Pitfalls," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 26, 2018).
Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Brace for Impact - Protest Reform that Could Affect Your Business," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2018).
Presenters: Anuj Vohra, Mark A. Ries, Christian N. Curran, James G. Peyster, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"How to Prevent Key Personnel Departures from Derailing Long-Running Procurements," ABA Public Contract Law Section, Fall Council Meeting
(November 4, 2017).
Presenter: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre- and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 26, 2017).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Practice, Procedure and Strategy," Federal Publications Seminars
(September 19, 2017).
Instructors: Olivia L. Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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ABA Public Contract Law Section, Commercial Products & Services Committee Meeting
(June 15, 2017).
Featured Speaker: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Continued March on Washington," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Thomas P. Humphrey, Olivia Lynch, James G. Peyster, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Bid Protests: Practice, Procedure and Strategy," Federal Publications Seminars
(September 21, 2016).
Instructors: Jonathan M. Baker and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Thinking Strategically About Bid Protests: Frequently Overlooked Considerations," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan; Presenters: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest: New and Pending Rules," Webinar
(May 11, 2016).
Presenters: James G. Peyster and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"The Procurement Integrity Act: A High-Risk Area for Contractors," Thompson Information Services Webinar
(July 29, 2015).
Presenters: James G. Peyster and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Avoiding Common Procurement Pitfalls," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Panelists: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Avoiding Common Procurement Pitfalls," WOOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Panelist: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
Publications
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"Letter To Agency About Solicitation Requirement Creates Pre-Award Timeliness Trap," Westlaw
(February 24, 2022).
Authors: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran, Rina M. Gashaw, Cherie J. Owen.
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"Recent GAO Decision Permits One-sided Discussions as Agency Corrective Action," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(August 15, 2019).
Authors: Eric M. Ransom, Mark A. Ries and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Federal Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc for Decision Potentially Narrowing the COFC’s Bid Protest Jurisdiction," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(August 6, 2018).
Authors: Robert J. Sneckenberg and Lauren H. Williams.
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"GAO Implements Changes to Bid Protest Process with New Regulations," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 11, 2018).
Authors: Anuj Vohra, Mark A. Ries, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Rosamond Xiang and Payal Nanavati.
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"Did the Federal Circuit Narrow the COFC’s Bid Protest Jurisdiction?" Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 9, 2018).
Authors: Robert J. Sneckenberg and Lauren Harrison.
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"Top Five Bid Protest Topics in 2017," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(February 13, 2018).
Authors: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"When is a Required Evaluation Not Required? A Warning for Contractors Expecting the Government to Evaluate Professional Compensation," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 22, 2018).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Government Contracts Bid Protests: A Practical and Procedural Guide, 2017 ed." Thomson Reuters
(2017).
Contributing Editors: Amy Laderberg O’Sullivan, Jonathan M. Baker, Olivia L. Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Government Contract Law: The Deskbook for Procurement Professionals, Fourth Edition," ABA Section of Public Contract Law
(2017).
Contributor: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Sustains on the Rise in FY 2016: The Key Takeaways from GAO’s Annual Report to Congress," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(December 19, 2016).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Hiring a Former Government Official? Obtain and Hold On to the Ethics Letter," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(August 6, 2015).
Authors: Peter J. Eyre, James G. Peyster and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Federal Circuit Requires Government to Indemnify Contractors for CERCLA Remediation Costs Based on 'Taxes' Provision in WWII Contracts," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 13, 2014).
Co-Authors: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Jonathan M. Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, and Thomas P. Humphrey.
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"Negotiating False Claims Act Settlements," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(March 26, 2014).
Co-Authors: Robert T. Rhoad, Jonathan Cone, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Negotiating False Claims Act Settlements," West Briefing Papers, No. 14-3
(February 2014).
Co-Authors: Robert T. Rhoad, Jonathan Cone, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"GAO Releases Protest Statistics for FY 2013," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 10, 2014).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"C&M GC Chair and Former OFPP Administrator Participates in Televised Panel on Improving Communication and Transparency Between Government and Industry," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(September 20, 2013).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 14, 2013).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"In-Sourcing Notification Requirements," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(February 25, 2013).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"The Top 10 FCA Decisions Of 2012 For Government Contractors," The Government Contractor, Vol. 55, No. 1
(January 9, 2013).
Co-Authors: Andy Liu, Jonathan Cone, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"The Importance of a Condition Precedent to Payment Requirement for Implied Certification Liability Under the False Claims Act," 10 J. Cont. Mgmt. 75
(September 2012).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"What Are You Looking At? Supplementation of the Administrative Record in Bid Protests at the Court of Federal Claims," 21 Fed. Cir. B.J. 23
(2012).
Author: Robert J. Sneckenberg.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Email Exchange Constitutes “Timely, Formal Challenge” for Purposes of Avoiding Blue & Gold Waiver Rule,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 20, 2022).
Contacts: Anuj Vohra, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Cherie J. Owen, Issac D. Schabes
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"DLA Issues Request for Information on Weapons Systems or Commercial Capabilities for Ukraine Security Assistance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 29, 2022).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Cherie J. Owen
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"A Deeper Dive into the State Actions Targeting Russia that May Impact Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 11, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"Updates to Federal Bill Targeting Government Contractors Operating in Russia,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 7, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"Congress Takes Aim at Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Daniel R. Forman, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Diving into the State Actions Targeting Russia that May Impact State Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 1, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"All Things Protest: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule,"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 29, 2022).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran, Anuj Vohra, Cherie J. Owen
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"Federal Government and States Consider Banning U.S. Government Contracts with Companies Doing Business in Russia,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 24, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Allison Skager
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"All Things Protest: In-House Counsel Perspective on Organizational Conflicts of Interest,"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(February 24, 2022).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Letter to Agency About Solicitation Requirement Creates Pre-Award Timeliness Trap,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 8, 2022).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran, Cherie J. Owen, Rina M. Gashaw
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"COFC Rejects GAO’s Duty to Notify of Key Personnel Departures,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2022).
Contacts: Anuj Vohra, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Cherie J. Owen, Issac D. Schabes
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"Federal Circuit: Prejudice Not Presumed Upon Finding of Agency Irrationality,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 4, 2022).
Contacts: Anuj Vohra, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Issac D. Schabes
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"Federal Circuit Keeps Blue & Gold Waiver Rule, But Questions Remain,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 9, 2021).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Issac D. Schabes
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"All Things Protest: Past Performance Primer and Key 2021 Decisions (November 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(November 24, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran
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"Court of Federal Claims Refuses to Hear Protest from IDIQ Awardee,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 4, 2021).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett
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"FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Pushes Back on GAO Waiver and Cost-Realism Analyses,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 14, 2021).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra, William B. O'Reilly
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"All Things Protest: COFC Takes Novel Approach to OTA Protest (September 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 28, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran
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"COFC Refuses to Expand Blue & Gold and Requires Army to Consider Performance Risk in Cost Realism Evaluation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 20, 2021).
Contacts: Anuj Vohra, Robert J. Sneckenberg, William B. O'Reilly, John E. McCarthy Jr.
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"All Things Protest: How to Prove Disparate Treatment (August 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(August 30, 2021).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran
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"All Things Protest: Failure to Update “Contingent” Pricing Dooms Proposal and Protest (July 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(July 28, 2021).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch
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"All Things Protest: How to Handle Inadvertent Government Disclosure of Competition-Sensitive Information (June 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(June 30, 2021).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Federal Circuit Affirms Board Decision on Pandemic-Related Claim,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 21, 2021).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Charles Baek, Michelle D. Coleman, John Nakoneczny, Catherine O. Shames
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"Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Protest: Intervenor’s Silence Waives Future Protest Grounds,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 5, 2021).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: The Importance of Submitting a Complete Proposal (March 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 30, 2021).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: COFC Deems Small Business Ineligible for Failing to Recertify as Other than Small under FAR 52.219-8 While Proposal Was Pending Following an Acquisition (March 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 10, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: 2020 Protest Statistics and What to Watch for in 2021 (January 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 29, 2021).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: The Latest on Key Personnel (November 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(November 30, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Michael E. Samuels
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"All Things Protest: Competitive Foosball Gets Procurement Kicked (October 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(October 29, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra
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"All Things Protest: Fiscal Year Focus Areas (September 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 29, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Out of Bounds - Agency Boundaries in Technical Evaluations (July 2020),"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 30, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Lack of Security Clearance Renders Key Person Unavailable,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 7, 2020).
Contacts: John E. McCarthy Jr., Robert J. Sneckenberg, Rina M. Gashaw
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"All Things Protest: Watch Out for Waiver (June 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(June 29, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg, William B. O'Reilly
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"All Things Protest: CICA Stay Overrides (May 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(May 28, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Coronavirus Impacts on Procurements and Protests (April 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 2, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: The More You Know – Debriefing-Adjacent Developments (February 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(February 28, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: New Year’s Resolutions on Corrective Action (January 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 31, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: The Year’s Most Interesting Decisions (December 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(December 31, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra, Zachary Schroeder
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"All Things Protest: Breaking Down GAO’s Annual Statistics (November 2019),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(November 26, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO Bid Protest Statistics for FY2019,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 8, 2019).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra, Christopher R. Hebdon
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"All Things Protest: DisHarmonia—Takeaways from a Recent GAO Decision (October 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(October 28, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: One-Sided Discussions (August 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(August 30, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Keeping Up with Key Personnel (July 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(July 24, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Cost & Price Issues (June 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(June 26, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Timeliness Traps (May 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(May 28, 2019).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Requests for Equitable Adjustment (April 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 26, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Section 809 Panel Recommendations (March 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 29, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra
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"All Things Protest: All in the Family – Reliance on Affiliate Experience (January 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 29, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran
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"Section 809 Panel Releases Volume 3 Report and Recommendations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 16, 2019).
Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Robert A. Burton, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Mid-Procurement Key Personnel Departures (October 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(October 25, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO Takes Exception to Agency’s Rejection of Bid Under Buy American Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 13, 2018).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra
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"All Things Protest: Debriefings (September 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 6, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Incumbency Edition (June 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(June 27, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Classified Edition (May 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(May 30, 2018).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch
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"All Things Protest: Time for a Change – Important Updates on GAO Timeliness Rules and DoD Debriefings (April 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 18, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Organizational Conflicts of Interest (March 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 21, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Section 809 Panel Releases Volume 1 Report and Recommendations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 6, 2018).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: The Inaugural Podcast (January 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 31, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"RAND Corp. tells Congress that Bid Protests are Not a Problem,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 5, 2018).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, John E. McCarthy Jr., Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GSA Seeks Input on Acquisition Regulations, Including the Alphabet Soup of TDR, PRC, and CSP,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 30, 2017).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Rare Decision about Pricing Interorganizational Transfers,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 14, 2017).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO's Annual Bid Protest Report: Sustains on the Rise,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 20, 2016).
Contacts: John E. McCarthy Jr., Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Solicitation Must Adequately Evaluate Contract Type and Not Have Arbitrary Disqualifications,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 9, 2016).
Contacts: John E. McCarthy Jr., Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO Has Had Enough, Suspends Protester for One Year,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 26, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Federal Circuit Holds New Task Order Contract Awards Can Be Protested Without Full Procurement,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 14, 2016).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Awardees in Multiple-Award Procurements Can Challenge Award Decisions to Fellow Awardees,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 16, 2016).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO Proposed Rule Heralds New Electronic Filing System for Bid Protests,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 18, 2016).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, John E. McCarthy Jr., James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Lack of Documented Award Defeats Discussions with Putative Awardee,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 2, 2016).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"One-Sided Discussions with the Awardee—the Solution, Not the Problem,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 18, 2016).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"GAO Rejects Rubber-Stamp LPTA Technical Evaluation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 14, 2015).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Try, Try Again,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 2, 2015).
Contacts: John E. McCarthy Jr., Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Price Realism Requirement Must Be Stated to Allow Unacceptability Finding,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 25, 2015).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, John E. McCarthy Jr., James G. Peyster, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"No Buyer's Remorse – ASBCA Orders Air Force to Pay for What It Got,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 9, 2015).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"No Constructive Knowledge When Amendment Not Posted to FedBizOpps,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 20, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Proposed DFARS Rule to Provide Guidance on Assessing Commercial Price Reasonableness,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 5, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Skye Mathieson
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"OMB Expands FAPIIS to Cover Grants and Cooperative Agreements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 28, 2015).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Implied False Certification Split Widens,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 12, 2015).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"CO Must Identify Extension for Final Decision with Precision,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 27, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Payback: Federal Circuit Requires Government to Reimburse under WWII-Era Indemnification Clauses,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 15, 2014).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, Thomas P. Humphrey, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Industrial Base Sole-Source Award Deficient,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2014).
Contacts: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"CFC Denies Fraud Counterclaims for Lack of Scienter,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 8, 2013).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Top 10 FCA Decisions of 2012,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 10, 2013).
Contact: Robert J. Sneckenberg
Press Coverage
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Contractors Feel Impact Of Russia Trade Disruptions
April 6, 2022 — Law360
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Crowell And Harneys Make Promotions
January 24, 2022 — Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Major DC Law Firms Promote Sizable Partner Classes For 2022
January 10, 2022 — The National Law Journal
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Fed. Circ. Says $249M Border Security Deal Was Lawful
October 6, 2020 — Law360
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Contractor Barred From Protesting Bids After 'Vexatious' Filings
August 26, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Government Contracts Group of the Year: Crowell & Moring
January 6, 2016 — Law360
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Expert Tells Federal Contractors to Play It Safe, Invest in Compliance
May 12, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
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Revolving Door a Major Trend in Bid Protest Cases, Panelists Say
May 12, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
Firm News & Announcements
January 3, 2022 |
Crowell & Moring Elects 13 New Partners, Promotes Seven to Senior Counsel, and 19 to Counsel |
June 14, 2021 |
Legal 500 United States Ranks Crowell & Moring in Six Practice Areas in 2021 Guide |
September 20, 2019 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 82 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
February 22, 2019 |
Law360 Names Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Group a "Practice Group of the Year" for the Ninth Consecutive Year |
October 15, 2018 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 82 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
January 4, 2018 |
Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners and Promotes 23 Associates to Counsel |
October 31, 2017 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 79 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
January 9, 2015 |
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Group Named to Law360's "Practice Groups of the Year" for Fifth Consecutive Year |