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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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Using Data to Bid on Local Government Contracts

Winning contracts from the government can be intimidating. This may especially be the case when you own a small business. There are programs and opportunities to help you win bids on government contracts. Below you will find data and resources to...

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What makes government contracts unique

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What Makes Government Contracts Unique in Colorado?

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

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how are government contracts awarded

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

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

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ethics violations in government contracting

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

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

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steps to becoming a government contractor

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Steps to Becoming a Government Contractor

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...

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types of public contracts

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Key Differences Between the 2 Types of Public Contracts

Two types of public contracts common in government work are fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. Each have their own advantages and...

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Past Performance Objections Sustained in GAO protest

JMark, an 8(a) company based in Colorado Springs, CO, objected to the Air Force awarding a contract to SierTek, another 8(a) company based in...

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SAM Registration Accuracy

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Bid Protest Over Lack of SAM Registration Accuracy

Doublecheck your SAM registration accuracy! What's SAM? The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. government. To...

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Importance of Meeting Solicitation Requirements

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Bid Protest Outcome: Importance of Meeting Solicitation Requirements

GAO rules that bid protest solicitation requirements is all that matters. Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its report...

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collection of judge's symbols collected on a deck, including a gavel, old law books, and a statue of lady justice

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Davis-Bacon Violations

The Davis-Bacon Act, established in 1931, requires contractors and subcontractors that are performing contracts to pay local prevailing wages to...

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