What Emerging Defense Companies Should Know About Government Contracts

Our cross-disciplinary team combines an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense industry with one of the nation’s leading government contracts practices, consistently ranked as an Elite Band 1 practice by Chambers USA. We help large aerospace and defense companies, defense tech providers, emerging startups, and first-time government contractors navigate all stages of doing business with the government, including standing up compliance programs, vetting legal issues in solicitations, advising on performance issues, negotiating IP terms, litigating bid protests, pursuing REAs and claims, executing M&A deals, and more. Our work extends to a wide range of contract vehicles, including procurement contracts, OTAs, grants, CRADAs, subcontracts, and other funding arrangements.

Drawing on deep experience in regulatory compliance, IP protection, national security, and public policy, we guide emerging companies through the specialized rules that govern government contracting, helping founders protect core technologies, manage compliance risk, and build a sustainable path from initial award to scaled participation in defense and space programs.