Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Todd Overman served as co-editor of the resource book Best Practices in the Acquisition of a Government Contractor, Second Edition published by the American Bar Association (ABA). This publication is an essential guide for anyone working on an acquisition of a company that performs government contracts.

The Best Practices in the Acquisition of a Government Contractor, Second Edition examines the full range of issues in the acquisition process, including:

  • The due diligence process.
  • Scope of government contracts review.
  • Cost issues particular to government contracts.
  • Claims, disputes, and did protests.
  • Adequacy of the target’s compliance program.
  • Acquisition documents and pre-closing activities.
  • Antitrust requirements.
  • CFIUS approval for foreign ownership and investment.
  • Existing contracts – dealing with the anti-assignment statutes.
  • Issues for the combined company.

The Best Practices in the Acquisition of a Government Contractor, Second Edition is available to purchase on the ABA website.