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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Court Affirms Dismissal in Lockheed’s F-16 Upgrade Pricing Case

Joe Whitcomb: April 03, 2025

In Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. v. Secretary of the Air Force, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Lockheed Martin's appeals relating to two unilateral price determinations under undefinitized contract...

Government Contracts Contract Dispute

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Boeing v. U.S.: Contract Dispute Over Cost Accounting Resurrected

Joe Whitcomb: April 02, 2025

In Boeing Co. v. United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed whether the Court of Federal Claims had jurisdiction to...

Government Contracts Contract Dispute

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Portland Mint v. U.S.: Court Revives Coin Redemption Contract

Joe Whitcomb: April 01, 2025

In Portland Mint v. United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a contractual dispute between Portland Mint and the...

Government Contracts Contract Dispute Breach of Contract

Special forces soldiers with pistols in scabbards during a military parade

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Int’l Dev. Sols. Loses Appeal Over Afghan Tax Reimbursement

Joe Whitcomb: March 31, 2025

In International Development Solutions, LLC v. Secretary of State, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision denying a...

Government Contracts Contract Dispute

Closeup businessman sign contract or legal document with pen in his hand during corporate meeting for business deal or legal executive decision

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Strock Case Revives FCA Claims Over SDVOSB Contract Fraud

Joe Whitcomb: March 30, 2025

In United States v. Strock, the Second Circuit reviewed allegations that William Strock and his company, Strock Contracting, LLC, defrauded the...

Government Contracts SDVOSB False Claims Act

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Alborn Construction v. Alaska: Court Upholds Public Works Ruling

Joe Whitcomb: March 23, 2025

The case of Alborn Construction, Inc. v. State of Alaska involved a dispute over prevailing wage requirements under Alaska’s "Little Davis-Bacon...

davis-bacon Act Prevailing Wage Rate

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Mendoza v. Fonseca: CA Court Rejects Prevailing Wage for Transport

Joe Whitcomb: March 22, 2025

The case of Mendoza v. Fonseca McElroy Grinding Co., Inc. involved a dispute over whether workers performing mobilization work—transporting heavy...

davis-bacon Act Prevailing Wage Rate

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United States v. Estepa: False Payroll Scheme Leads to Conviction

Joe Whitcomb: March 21, 2025

The case of United States v. Estepa involved a federal prosecution for wire fraud and conspiracy related to government contracting. Javier Estepa and...

davis-bacon Act Regulatory Compliance Fraud