Compliance and Ethics
Government contractors are among the most highly regulated businesses in the country.
Government contractors are one of the most highly regulated groups of businesses, and the regulations keep growing more complex. We conduct internal investigations and compliance reviews, establish compliance programs, draft policies, and train your people.
Compliance and Ethics services
Cybersecurity Compliance
Implementing NIST SP 800-171, preparing for security assessments, and responding to government audits.
Ethics and Compliance Programs
Codes of ethics, policies and programs covering export controls, procurement integrity, conflicts of interest and security.
Export Controls
Audits, investigations and voluntary disclosures under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence
CFIUS and DCSA reviews, and FOCI mitigation plans for foreign investment.
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act
Obtaining government information, or protecting the confidentiality of yours.
Inspector General Investigations
Responding to IG subpoenas and conducting privileged internal investigations.
Industrial and Personnel Security Clearances
Obtaining and keeping facility and personnel clearances, including FOCI compliance.
Internal Investigations
Evaluating suspected fraud and abuse involving government contracts and federal awards.
Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation
Plans that address unequal access to information, biased ground rules and impaired objectivity.
Procurement Integrity and Revolving Door
Source selection restrictions and post-government employment rules.
Selected matters
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
- OIG investigationInvestigated and settled an OIG investigation of false claims and timekeeping practices.
- Internal investigationsConducted internal investigations regarding alleged employee misconduct.
- SubpoenasRepresented corporate clients responding to OIG and DOJ subpoenas and government orders.
- OCIDrafted and negotiated organizational conflict of interest mitigation plans.
- FOCINegotiated foreign ownership, control or influence mitigation action plans with DSS.
- Defective pricingSettled an OIG investigation of defective pricing allegations under the Truth in Negotiations Act.
- EthicsAdvises clients on ethics issues including OCI, revolving door and the FCPA.
Discuss your matter with an attorney
Tell us about your contract, protest or investigation, and an attorney will follow up.
Bethesda, MD 20817