Jacqueline K. Unger | Attorney | PilieroMazza PLLC , Law Firm, Government Contracts Attorney

Bio

Jackie provides thoughtful and thorough guidance on a wide variety of government contracting issues. She is a Co-Chair of PilieroMazza’s False Claims Act Group, where she represents clients in investigations related to government contracts, including FCA investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings. Additionally, she helps clients successfully navigate the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and SBA’s small business program requirements. Jackie’s practice extends to helping clients pursue federally funded contracting opportunities, particularly those tailored to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

Jackie is well-versed in representing clients in procurement-related disputes including filing and defending bid protests at the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims, and size and status protests before the Small Business Administration. She also counsels clients in contract disputes with the Government and teaming partners, and assists with requests for equitable adjustments, claims, and appeals before agency Boards of Contract Appeals.

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Represents government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and in responding to Civil Investigative Demands, and negotiates settlements with the Department of Justice
Litigates bid protests before federal agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Pursues and defends size and status protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration
Litigates government contractor claims at the COFC and the Boards of Contract Appeals
Negotiates requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contract related disputes with the Government
Drafts and reviews teaming agreements and subcontracts, and handles disputes between teaming partners
Drafts and reviews joint venture and mentor-protégé agreements
Advises on compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
Counsels government contractors on compliance with SBA’s regulations, maintaining small business size status, and avoiding affiliation
Assists small, disadvantaged businesses in applying for and maintaining certification in state and local small business programs including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

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Education

The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., 2007

Admissions

Illinois
Maryland
Washington
District of Columbia

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

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District of Columbia Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Government Contracts, 2019-Present

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Representative Experience

Represents government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and in responding to Civil Investigative Demands, and negotiates settlements with the Department of Justice
Litigates bid protests before federal agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Pursues and defends size and status protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration
Litigates government contractor claims at the COFC and the Boards of Contract Appeals
Negotiates requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contract related disputes with the Government
Drafts and reviews teaming agreements and subcontracts, and handles disputes between teaming partners
Drafts and reviews joint venture and mentor-protégé agreements
Advises on compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
Counsels government contractors on compliance with SBA’s regulations, maintaining small business size status, and avoiding affiliation
Assists small, disadvantaged businesses in applying for and maintaining certification in state and local small business programs including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program