Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Executive Order Mandating Covid-19 Vaccines for Government Contractors

Joe Whitcomb: Sep 30, 2021 5:03:31 PM

On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO), entitled “Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”, directing the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal...

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Company Size Matters with the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Joe Whitcomb: Sep 3, 2021 3:51:24 PM

In government contracting, there are specific contracts reserved for small businesses. For a company to be eligible for these contracts, the business...

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GAO Protest of AECOM Management Services

Joe Whitcomb: Aug 22, 2021 9:17:10 PM

Does “Fair Treatment” Translate to “Equal Discussions”? When creating a solicitation for services, the solicitor can request certain requirements for...

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Teledyne Protests NASA Contract Award for Conflict of Interest

Joe Whitcomb: Jun 7, 2021 6:11:57 PM

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. protested a contract awarded to SGT, LCC by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The...

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TekSynap’s Government Accountability Office Bid Protest

Joe Whitcomb: Apr 22, 2021 5:24:57 PM

In this bid protest, the protester TekSynap alleged 3 issues: 1) the agency’s evaluation of its price was unreasonable, 2) the agency’s technical...

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How to bid on local government contracts

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Using Data to Bid on Local Government Contracts

Joe Whitcomb: Jul 17, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Winning contracts from the government can be intimidating. This may especially be the case when you own a small business. There are programs and...

Government Contracts Trademark Infringement

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What Makes Government Contracts Unique in Colorado?

Joe Whitcomb: Jul 16, 2020 2:00:00 PM

Unlike other states, procurement of contracts in Colorado is decentralized. State agencies carry out their own solicitations. Businesses that sell...

Government Contracts

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How Are Government Contracts Awarded? 3 Tips to Improve Your Win Rate

Joe Whitcomb: Jul 15, 2020 8:00:00 AM

A contractor’s proposal is evaluated based on the use of labor and resources with the performance promised. These contracts are based on how...

Government Contracts

ethics violations in government contracting

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Need to File an Ethics Violation Complaint with a Government Agency?

Joe Whitcomb: Jul 14, 2020 2:00:00 PM

Violations of ethics rules may lead to a bid protest or undermine the public’s confidence in the Government. Congress passed the Procurement...

Government Contracts

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Steps to Becoming a Government Contractor

Joe Whitcomb: Jul 14, 2020 8:00:00 AM

The U.S. government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. This provides hundreds of billions of dollars worth of opportunities...

Government Contracts

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Executive Order Mandating Covid-19 Vaccines for Government Contractors

Company Size Matters with the Small Business Administration (SBA)

GAO Protest of AECOM Management Services

Teledyne Protests NASA Contract Award for Conflict of Interest

TekSynap’s Government Accountability Office Bid Protest

Using Data to Bid on Local Government Contracts

What Makes Government Contracts Unique in Colorado?

How Are Government Contracts Awarded? 3 Tips to Improve Your Win Rate

Need to File an Ethics Violation Complaint with a Government Agency?

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