
Quality. Value. Responsiveness. Results.
Areas Of Expertise
Technical data and computer software (protection of contractor intellectual property strategies and licensing) SAAS
Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC/NIST/ DFARS/FAR, etc.)
Commercial item contracting (CIDs, pricing)
GSA Schedule contracting (price reduction, BOA issues, defective pricing, etc.)
Small business issues (size / NAICS appeals, affiliation rules, SBIR)
Convenience and default terminations
Change order proposals / change order accounting
Requests for equitable adjustments (e.g., COVID-19)
Cost principles, DCAA audits, IT contracts
R&D contracts
Export control compliance programs, planning and agency audits (EAR, ITAR);
Subcontract dispute (e.g., teaming agreements, JV arrangements), negotiations
Procurement-related labor statutes (e.g., Service Contract Labor Standards Act / Davis-Bacon Act obligations and audits, Defense Base / War Hazards Act, Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions)
Corporate ethics / compliance / governance (and related investigations)
Mergers & acquisitions (due diligence)
A&E contracts
Federal grants / audits (OMB Circulars, agency grant regulations)
Foreign Military Sales
Foreign sourcing (e.g., “Berry Amendment,” Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, NATO MOUs, USMCA, WTO GPA, country of origin issues, SOFAs, EU procurement)
CFIUS filings
Industrial security compliance (NISPOM / FOCI)
International transactions (contract formation, negotiation, administration, arbitration, litigation)
Organizational and personal conflicts of interest
Freedom of Information Act strategies
Bid protests and contract disputes litigation in all forums
Suspension / debarment issues
Learn About Dempsey Law, PLLC
David Dempsey, Esq.
David Dempsey practices in the area of U.S. federal, state, and local procurement law and regulations (and international counterparts) and areas related thereto. Mr. Dempsey has 44 years of experience in laws, regulations, policies and litigation pertinent to contracting with government agencies and commercial contracting.
Recent Webinars
COVID-19 Requests for Equitable Adjustments: Mind the Gap(s)
FAR Part 25: Foreign Acquisitions
Teaming Agreements and the L Word (Leverage)
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dbd@dempslawfirm.com | (703) 880-9171
8300 Boone Blvd. Suite 500
Vienna, VA 22182