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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U.S. Government Contract Protest Period Simplified: All Your Questions Answered

Joe Whitcomb: July 27, 2020

Contractors have multiple options when contesting an award decision by a procuring agency. They may protest before the procuring agency, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Bid protest is a dispute challenging...

Government Contracts

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Using Data to Bid on Local Government Contracts

Joe Whitcomb: July 17, 2020

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: July 16, 2020

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: July 15, 2020

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: July 14, 2020

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: July 14, 2020

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