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Government Law
The Heidt Law Firm, PLLC provides legal services in a number of government-related areas including contract formation and negotiations, government contracting, federal small business programs, government contract management and representation, and more.
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Government Law in Fairfax, VA
Commercial Contract Formation and Negotiations
Understanding the opportunities and the risks associated with formation, negotiation, and implementation of corporate contracts is complex. Ensuring that there is a “meeting of the minds” and that the final document embodies the parties’ total agreement is paramount to mitigating future litigation risks. The firm has experience in drafting and negotiating various contractual instruments:
- United States Government and Commercial Contracts
- International Government and Commercial Contracts
- International Organization Such and Untied Nations and NATO Contracts
- Employment Contracts
- Licensing Agreements
- Corporate Asset Acquisitions, Divestures, and Transfers
- Corporate Restricting
- Leases
- Services Agreements
Government Contracting
Conducting business with government markets presents unique contractual and administrative rules and regulations that must be adhered to in order to mitigate any risks or exposure to non-compliance. Fully understanding all the rules, regulations and procedures required to bid on, and execute government contracts can mean the difference between managing a profitable and thriving enterprise to one that is perpetually resolving unforeseen and costly mistakes.
The Heidt Law Firm, PLLC has a complete understanding of the relationship between sophisticated commercial and federal rules and regulations that govern different contract types. We are uniquely situated to provide guidance throughout every phase of the government procurement process. We support our clients with understanding regulations such as:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
- Wage Determination regulations (WD)
- Service Contract Act regulations (SCA)
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Federal and State Procurement Regulations
- Set Aside Determinations
Federal Small Business Programs
The Heidt Law Firm, PLLC provides experience to our small business clients that wish to take advantage of the various federal programs established to help promote small business growth. Likewise, we help large corporations to establish meaningful mentor-protégé programs with small businesses. We support services for:
- Small Business Classification (SB)
- Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
- Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOB)
- Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZones)
- Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (8A)
Government Contract Management and Representation
The Heidt Law Firm, PLLC represents clients with government customers to ensure their contracts are executed in accordance with the Statements of Work (SOW). When feasible, we help our clients with strategic direction on how to meet the customer requests within the contractual requirements. In the event the new requirements are too arduous or costly we support our clients in Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and or Claims. We provide expertise in the following contractual areas:
- Contract Management and Representation
- Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
- Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)
- Claims
- Terminations
- Contract Close Out and Audits
Partner and Subcontractor Negotiation and Support
Our firm believes that establishing and executing meaningful partnership documentation is paramount to identifying the right partner relationship up front. This eliminates misunderstandings and mitigates proposal and execution risk. We ensure our clients understand work share percentages, contract type, cost structure, and termination methodologies. We help our clients draft, negotiate, and enforce partnership agreements both in the bid process as well as the relationship in subsequent contracts and/or subcontracts.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Teaming Agreements (TA)
- Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)
- Bid Risk Analysis
- Contracts/Subcontracts Negotiations
- Prompt Payment Execution
Alex Heidt is an outstanding executive with experience in complex domestic and international operations, contracts, and business operations. He has succeeded in profitably growing a business area with diverse US government and international customers. He is a very effective negotiator. Alex pays close attention to and manages important details, but he never loses sight of the big picture and strategic opportunities.
Tom Callahan, Vice President, Government & Public Affairs at PAE Inc.Alex is a very detailed and highly organized individual and understands all aspects of the government contracting industry including operations, contracts, finance and compliance. When I worked with Alex at Lockheed Martin, he was instrumental in negotiating and retaining many large contracts within my NASA and Intel business unit.
Mark Serway, CFO, GovplaceUnder his leadership, his team knows what they want, know their business, are respectfully responsive, decisive and personable. No games played, just very impressive! An excellent working relationship to have. Alex is the ultimate professional. I have the highest regard for professionals who perform, are reliable, loyal, and exceed customer expectations and Alex is certainly in that select group.
Mike Weixel, Senior Director of Contracts and Procurement, Triple Canopy, Inc.I personally witnessed his drive and commitment to delivering tangible results. He was often asked to go above and beyond normal duties to help troubled programs; he consistently helped the company and its customers achieve win-win scenarios. He truly is invaluable and gets my highest recommendation.
John Foley, EVP & CFO, at DSAAlex has been a leader in systems integration, information technology, software development and program management in support of vital military and national systems for more than two decades. Alex excels at the most complex, mission critical information technology and systems integration challenges, drawing on his legal, business operations and program management skills to serve the business needs of Lockheed Martin but more importantly his federal government and military customers.
Susan Maraghy, Vice President, Lockheed MartinWe engaged the Heidt Law Firm to support our acquisition of a business. Mr. Heidt was extremely knowledgable and walked us through the process making sure to identify any risks associated with the deal. It was comforting to have someone with experience on your side. I highly recommend the firm.
I. Green, Google My BusinessAlex was a great help to me in my situation and is not afraid to speak up for your rights while being professional about it. I would highly recommend him for someone who will defend and speak up for your rights while maintaining a professional demeanor to all parties. This kind of candor with reserve to be professional the whole time to all parties is a honest, rare quality I look for. So for that he gets 5 stars from me and my highest recommendation of being a great attorney. So if you should have the need arise and need someone to fight for your rights in a professional manner then this is the person/lawyer for you.
D. Crevenston, Google My BusinessMr. Heidt was personable, articulate and a good listener. He provided practical advice. Within the first 10 minutes of my visit it was clear my case was not going to make either of us rich. What I found remarkable about Mr. Heidt is that he continued to counsel me for more than 30 minutes giving me the opportunity to ask more questions to ensure I left his office fully informed. There is no question he knows the law, but what makes him particularly exceptional is that he cared about my circumstances.
G. Pratt, Google My BusinessMr. Heidt has been an incredible asset to me as a small business owner. He has provided a variety of services to my organization from forming contracts to establishing employment and/or consultation agreements. Mr. Heidt is approachable, honest and gives the best legal advise. I don’t know what I would do without having Mr. Heidt as my attorney! If you’re looking for exceptional legal representation, I highly recommend Mr. Alex Heidt.
Margaret Daniels, Google My BusinessExcellent service! Mr. Heidt took time to explain me my options, next steps and prepared all the legal documents I needed.
Yeva Krechetova, Google My BusinessExtremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Alex Heidt took the time to listen to my case and provided excellent representation.
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