Focus Areas
Examples of Andrés’ experience include:
- Obtaining favorable corrective action by U.S. Department of the Interior in connection with representation of a disappointed offeror before the U.S. Government Accountability Office in protest of $3.7 billion contract for services operating facilities to house unaccompanied minors who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Assisting nearly a dozen contractors to obtain or retain certification in the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program following case jeopardizing clients’ social disadanvatage status.
- Obtaining favorable corrective action by U.S. Defense Health Agency in response to pre-award protest of solicitation for contract for facilities management and janitorial services with an expected value of $4.1 billion.
- Successfully representing a disappointed offeror before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in connection with a protest of a $99 million IDIQ contract for construction and maintenance work at an Air Force base in Alaska.
- Representing a client before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and securing a settlement agreement with a federal agency providing for the withdrawal of unfavorable past performance reports.
- Successfully representing an SDVOSB in overturning a size status decision at the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals following an adverse decision by a local SBA District Office.
- Negotiating teaming and subcontract agreements with a large defense contractor on behalf of a small business information technology service provider.
- Successfully representing a small business in reversing an action by the SBA seeking to terminate participation in the 8(a) program, which restored the company’s status.
- Representing the seller in a successful asset transaction involving the sale and novation of a federal government contract vehicle for information technology services.
- Successfully representing a federal contractor in response to a Freedom of Information Act request seeking disclosure of proprietary government contract proposal materials.
- Counseling several clients on COVID-19 vaccination mandates applicable to federal government contractors, including preparation of employment policies and accommodation request forms.
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: 8(a) Business Development Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: HUBZone Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: Cross-Program Uniformity,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Loper Bright’s Impact on Government Contract Litigation,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, July 2024
- “Obtaining and Maintaining Business Certification,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, July 2024
- “Entering the World of Business Certification,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, March 2024
- “Proposed Rule on Pay Equity and Transparency May Significantly Impact Government Contractors and Federal Supply Chain Companies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, February 2024
- “Threat of Another Government Shutdown: What Contractors Need to Know and Do Now,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, September 2023
- “SBA 8(a) Contractors Must Prepare To Reestablish Eligibility,” Law360, August 2023
- “Court Nixes Social Disadvantage Presumption: 8(a) Contractors Should Prepare Social Disadvantage Narratives,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, August 2023
- “Top 10 Things Contractors Need To Know About SBA’s New Rule on the 8(a) Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, July 2023
- “NDAA for FY 2023 Passes Congress with Annual Changes to Federal Contracting Policies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2022
- “Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market,” Thompson Hine “Government Contracting Perspectives” workshop series, Session 1, University of Dayton School of Law, April 2024
- “Protecting Your Business from Common Government Contracting Pitfalls,” Thompson Hine Tackle Tomorrow Today Webinar, October 2023
- “Federal Contractor Vaccination Mandates Under Executive Order No. 14042 & Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce Guidance,” Kimball Construction Company, Inc. hosted webinar, November 2021
- “Government Contracting – Oral Presentations – Win Federal Contracts,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, Gov Con Q&A Café Webinar, September 2021
- “Gov Con Q&A Café – Oral Presentations,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, September 2021
- “Key Contract Clauses for Federal Construction Contractors,” National 8(a) Association, Alaska Regional Conference, August 2021
- “Government Contracting – DFARS Part 209 – Contractor Qualifications,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, March 2021
- “Cybersecurity Enforcement is on the Rise. What Small Businesses Need to Know,” HUBZone Contractors National Council, 2019 National Conference, September 2019
- Selected to the Washington, D.C. Rising Stars list, 2023, 2024
Professional Associations
- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)
- National 8(a) Association
Education
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D.
- Towson University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
- Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
- 04.09.24 – Government Contracting Perspectives – Workshop Series – Session 1
Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market
- Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: 8(a) Business Development Program,
Government Contracts Update
, October 28, 2024 - Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: HUBZone Program,
Government Contracts Update
, October 16, 2024 - Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: Cross-Program Uniformity,
Government Contracts Update
, October 9, 2024 - Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule,
Government Contracts Update
, October 2, 2024 - Loper Bright’s Impact on Government Contract Litigation,
Government Contracts Update
, July 23, 2024 - Business Law Update – July 2024,
Business Law Update Quarterly Newsletter
, July 9, 2024 - Obtaining and Maintaining Business Certification,
Business Law Update
, July 9, 2024 - New Ventures Update – April 2024, April 30, 2024
- Entering the World of Business Certification,
Business Law Update
, March 28, 2024 - Business Law Update – March 2024,
Business Law Update
, March 28, 2024