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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Forward Slope, Inc. Wins Size Determination Appeal

Joe Whitcomb: January 17, 2024

Forward Slope, Inc. recently appealed a size determination made by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA determined that Forward Slope, Inc. is not a small business for the specific procurement. However, the company strongly disputes...

Small Business Administration (SBA) SBA Bid protest

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Analyzing ASTC's Size Appeal Against ETA in ASMPP Case

Joe Whitcomb: January 16, 2024

In a recent case, Allegheny Science & Technology Corporation (ASTC) filed a size appeal against Energy Technology Alliance LLC (ETA) for alleged...

Bid Protest Small Business Administration (SBA) ASMPP

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Analyzing the Cogito Systems SBA Size Protest Case

Joe Whitcomb: January 15, 2024

In a recent size appeal case, Federal Performance Management Solutions, LLC (Appellant) has contested a determination that found them not to be a...

Small Business Administration (SBA) Size appeal

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ASBCA's Decision on Optimum Construction's Equitable Adjustment Appeal

Joe Whitcomb: January 12, 2024

Frazier Investments, Inc. (Optimum Construction) was involved in a contract dispute with the Department of the Air Force regarding a contract...

Contract Dispute Contract Modification Request for Equitable Adjustment Supplemental Agreement

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Does the Oregon SCA Apply to Commercial Transactions?

Joe Whitcomb: January 11, 2024

In a legal dispute between TruNorth Warranty Plans of North America, LLC and the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS), the question of...

Service Contract Act

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REA Claims from Joint Ventures: Lessons from BCC-ZAAZTC

Joe Whitcomb: January 11, 2024

Joint ventures can lead to complex contractual arrangements and potential disputes over authority and claim submissions. In this blog post, we delve...

Contract Dispute Request for Equitable Adjustment