Lars Anderson's practice focuses on government contracting.

In 39 years in the field, he has handled virtually every issue that arises in contracting and doing business with the federal government. Clients rely on him for:

• assistance during the competitive bid process
• defense or prosecution of bid protests
• help in complying with regulations and laws during contract performance
• resolution of disputes and claims during contract performance
• resolution of claims as a result of contract termination

His experience includes resolving disagreements over highly technical specifications -- including changed conditions, delays or disruption in construction, manufacture or maintenance of weapons systems and equipment, and allegations regarding violations of procurement integrity laws.

His experience encompasses, among other areas:

• aerospace - maritime
• electronics - OMB A-76 competitions
• Travel - information technology
• Small Business 8(a) programs

He also assists contractors in performing risk analysis and developing proposals.

Mr. Anderson's familiarity with the government's internal procedures and regulatory requirements provides invaluable insight for contractor clients, and often facilitates amicable resolutions to contract disputes.

Significant Matters

Mr. Anderson has prosecuted and defended bid protests before government agencies, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the General Accountability Office and in federal district courts.

• Through bid protests at GAO in a case involving a lost DOD contract in excess of $100 million, Mr. Anderson won back a five-year contract for the incumbent.
• He has successfully prosecuted and defended Small Business size protests, including one that netted his client a $170-million IT contract.
• Mr. Anderson prosecuted an administrative patent infringement claim against the Navy that led to a favorable settlement for the patent owner as well as substantial royalties.

Mr. Anderson has defended allegations of fraudulent conduct and misrepresentation of facts and defective pricing in investigations by inspector generals and Defense Contract Audit Agency auditors.

He has also prosecuted claims for improper termination of contracts for default and claims for equitable adjustments before contract appeals boards and in government-sponsored alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Representative clients:

• IT service companies - electronics instrumentation companies
• construction - travel service companies
• ship operators - aircraft and ship maintenance/repair
• military training simulator
• manufacturers - federal supply schedule contractors
• base maintenance/operations
• 8(a) companies - electronics instrumentation companies

Activities

Mr. Anderson coordinates Venable's Virginia pro bono neighborhood-outreach program.

He is judge advocate general for the North-South Skirmish Association, a non-profit group engaged in historical preservation and educational activities focused on the American Civil War.