Ranked by Chambers, the IFLR1000 and The Legal 500 for his government contracts experience, Todd Overman has established himself as a leading government contracts practitioner. Todd is Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group, and has nearly two decades of experience advising companies in meeting the demanding and ever-changing regulatory environment of contracting with the federal government. Over the last decade, he has advised on more than 50 transactions involving the purchase or sale of a government contractor. Todd has particular experience in structuring transactions and corporate reorganizations to ensure compliance with the Anti-Assignment Act, as well as navigating the rules impacting the acquisition of small businesses. He also has significant experience in advising on issues that may arise during the sale of government contractors to foreign-owned businesses, including national security reviews under Exon-Florio by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) mitigation by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
Todd R. Overman
Member
Washington, D.C.
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Todd R. Overman
Member
Washington, D.C.
toverman@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/overman-todd/
Memberships
American Bar Association — Section of Public Contract Law, Commercial Products & Services Committee, Vice-Chair; Mergers & Acquisitions Committee, Vice-Chair; and Small Business & Other Socioeconomic Programs Committee, Co-Chair (2010-15)
Vanderbilt Law School — Board of Advisors, Member Emeritus
McLean Little League — Board Member
Ranked by Chambers, the IFLR1000 and The Legal 500 for his government contracts experience, Todd Overman has established himself as a leading government contracts practitioner. Todd is Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group, and has nearly two decades of experience advising companies in meeting the demanding and ever-changing regulatory environment of contracting with the federal government. Over the last decade, he has advised on more than 50 transactions involving the purchase or sale of a government contractor. Todd has particular experience in structuring transactions and corporate reorganizations to ensure compliance with the Anti-Assignment Act, as well as navigating the rules impacting the acquisition of small businesses. He also has significant experience in advising on issues that may arise during the sale of government contractors to foreign-owned businesses, including national security reviews under Exon-Florio by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) mitigation by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
Memberships
American Bar Association — Section of Public Contract Law, Commercial Products & Services Committee, Vice-Chair; Mergers & Acquisitions Committee, Vice-Chair; and Small Business & Other Socioeconomic Programs Committee, Co-Chair (2010-15)
Vanderbilt Law School — Board of Advisors, Member Emeritus
McLean Little League — Board Member
Representative Experience
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We represented a global aerospace and defense company in an extensive federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigation into complex commercial...
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We represented a Turkish-based construction company in a qui tam FCA lawsuit involving a contract for work performed at Bagram...
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Representation of LFM Capital in its acquisition of SisTech Manufacturing, a light manufacturing company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Sale of a vertically integrated producer of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete and a provider of road paving and striping services
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We represented AM General (AMG), an automotive manufacturer that builds military vehicles for government customers, including the Humvee, in a...
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We represent Deep Insight Solutions, Inc. dba BOSS AI, a technology services company that helps organizations create business strategies by optimizing their existing data, in connection with technology transactions, employment agreements, government contract issues, and general corporate matters.
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Representation of ShopSabre Holding Company, a LFM Capital portfolio company, in its acquisition of Langmuir Systems, a manufacturer of computer numerical controlled cutting machines and accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of OMNIA Partners, a purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement, in its acquisition of NCPA, a group purchasing organization in the governmental procurement space. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Renaissance Electronics, a provider of active radio frequency and millimeter wave frequency components, sub-systems, and higher-order assemblies and a portfolio company of Gen Cap America in its sale-to AEM, a designer and manufacturer of mission-critical electronic circuit protection components which is backed by Industrial Growth Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
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Representation of Empower Community Care, a leading global behavioral health organization responsible for distributing evidence-based programs and technologies, in its acquisition of The Carey Group, Inc. & Carey Group Publishing, LLC (collectively, “Carey Group”), a provider of consulting services and educational content to criminal and juvenile justice and other human and social services agencies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Additional Experience
Representative Experience (prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims)
- Advised a government services subsidiary of a NYSE-listed company in its acquisition of a provider of advanced information solutions and services to U.S. defense and federal health clients.
- Advised a U.K. engineering support services company in the sale of its U.S. defense business to a private investment fund for $99 million.
- Represented a NYSE-listed global information technology (IT) consulting, services and outsourcing company in the disposition of its federal division to a government IT services provider, which included managing multiple post-closing novation and assignment issues.
- Successfully challenged several actions of the Defense Logistics Agency that, if left unchecked, would have allowed a key competitor to replace a small business client as the Defense Department’s primary supplier of a particular item. After the agency awarded the contract to a direct competitor, we protested at the Government Accountability Office on the basis that the competitor was unqualified and that the agency overlooked its prior performance issues. After quashing the agency’s efforts to dismiss the protest, the agency decided to take corrective action, terminating the award to the competitor and eventually cancelling the procurement, resulting in the small business contractor’s retention of its position as the agency’s primary supplier of the item at issue.
- Successfully protested the Navy’s award of a $100 million task order for IT support services. Based on inconsistencies gleaned from the company’s debriefing, we filed a protest at the Government Accountability Office challenging the contract award. After defeating the Navy’s motion to dismiss, we identified additional defects in the procurement and ultimately forced the agency to take corrective action and give the company another opportunity to secure the contract.
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Publications
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February 15, 2024 | GovCon & Trade Blog
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January 3, 2024 | Reuters
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January 3, 2024 | GovCon & Trade Blog
Upcoming Events
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March 19, 2024 | WebinarStrafford Publications
Past Events
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February 21, 2024 | Memphis, TennesseeMATA Business Development Center & APEX-TN
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February 13-14, 2024 | Washington, D.C.Pub K Group
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January 24, 2024 | WebinarTennessee Apex Accelerator
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 4, 2024 | Law360
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June 1, 2023 | Chambers USA
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November 30, 2022 | The M&A Advisor
Publications
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February 15, 2024 | GovCon & Trade Blog
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January 3, 2024 | Reuters
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January 3, 2024 | GovCon & Trade Blog
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 4, 2024 | Law360
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June 1, 2023 | Chambers USA
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November 30, 2022 | The M&A Advisor
Accolades
Chambers USA — Government Contracts (2021-2023)
JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award — Top Author, Government Contracts (2019, 2024)
The Legal 500 United States 2016 — M&A/Corporate and Commercial for M&A: Middle-Market (sub-$500m)
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (2017-2023), “Rising Star” (2013-2015)
IFLR1000 — Notable Practitioner (2019-2020)
Vanderbilt Law Review — Managing Editor
Accolades
Chambers USA — Government Contracts (2021-2023)
JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award — Top Author, Government Contracts (2019, 2024)
The Legal 500 United States 2016 — M&A/Corporate and Commercial for M&A: Middle-Market (sub-$500m)
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (2017-2023), “Rising Star” (2013-2015)
IFLR1000 — Notable Practitioner (2019-2020)
Vanderbilt Law Review — Managing Editor
Related Services
Related Industries
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2002
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Duke University - A.B., 1997
Education
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2002
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Duke University - A.B., 1997
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District of Columbia, 2004
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Kansas, 2003
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Virginia, 2002
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admissions
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District of Columbia, 2004
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Kansas, 2003
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Virginia, 2002
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
"A significant part of Todd Overman's practice lies in handling large transactions, although he also has extensive experience representing clients in bid protests and litigation." Client feedback: "Todd is a top-notch lawyer. His work is always high quality." "He is very knowledgeable and creative."
From Chambers USA 2023