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Charlie Blanchard focuses his practice on government contract law, construction litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. He litigates construction disputes for general contractors, subcontractors, and owners for public and private projects. He also represents clients in pre- and post-award bid protests and procurement regulatory compliance. He drafts substantive motions, protests, discovery, and briefs before the Boards of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims, GAO, federal district courts, and state courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court. Before joining Bradley, Charlie was a construction litigation and government contracts attorney at another nationally recognized construction firm.

For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with unique requirements, procedures, and compliance obligations. Whether you’re a small startup or an established company considering entering the federal market, understanding the basic steps to becoming a government

In the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) appeal of McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West JV, ASBCA No. 63571, 2023 WL 9179193 (Dec. 20, 2023), a contractor brought suit for a collection of COVID-19-related claims on behalf of three of its subcontractors. The government moved to dismiss, arguing the subcontractors’ appeal failed