Jacqueline K. Unger | Attorney | PilieroMazza PLLC , Law Firm, Government Contracts Attorney

Bio

Jackie leads PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, serving as Chair of the Firm’s largest practice group. She also co-chairs the firm’s False Claims Act Group, where she represents clients in investigations related to government contracts, including FCA investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings.

Jackie provides thoughtful and thorough guidance on a wide variety of government contracting issues, such as compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements; as well as small business subcontracting plans and OCI mitigation plans. Jackie also advises on cure notice responses, adverse CPARs ratings, REAs, and claims. She regularly counsels contractors in navigating the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business program requirements. Jackie’s practice extends to assisting clients in applying for and maintaining compliance with small business programs, including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

Jackie is also well-versed in representing clients in procurement-related disputes, including filing and defending against bid protests at the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims. She also handles size and status protests before the SBA and its Office of Hearings and Appeals.

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Representative Experience

Represents government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and in responding to Civil Investigative Demands, and negotiates settlements with the Department of Justice
Litigates bid protests before federal agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Pursues and defends size and status protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration
Litigates government contractor claims at the COFC and the Boards of Contract Appeals
Negotiates requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contract related disputes with the Government
Drafts and reviews teaming agreements and subcontracts, and handles disputes between teaming partners
Drafts and reviews joint venture and mentor-protégé agreements
Advises on compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
Counsels government contractors on compliance with SBA’s regulations, maintaining small business size status, and avoiding affiliation
Assists small, disadvantaged businesses in applying for and maintaining certification in state and local small business programs including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

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Credentials

Education

The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., 2007

Admissions

Illinois
Maryland
Washington
District of Columbia

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

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Related Practice Areas

Representative Experience

Represents government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and in responding to Civil Investigative Demands, and negotiates settlements with the Department of Justice
Litigates bid protests before federal agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Pursues and defends size and status protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration
Litigates government contractor claims at the COFC and the Boards of Contract Appeals
Negotiates requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contract related disputes with the Government
Drafts and reviews teaming agreements and subcontracts, and handles disputes between teaming partners
Drafts and reviews joint venture and mentor-protégé agreements
Advises on compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
Counsels government contractors on compliance with SBA’s regulations, maintaining small business size status, and avoiding affiliation
Assists small, disadvantaged businesses in applying for and maintaining certification in state and local small business programs including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program