Practice areas: Government Contracts, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 2007
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020 Call today:
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Stephanie Wilson, Partner and Director of Government Contracts, represents government contractors of all sizes in bid protest and claims litigation, counseling, transactional matters, and contractor compliance. A former law clerk in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Stephanie has been recognized in Government Contracts by Super Lawyers magazine each of the last nine years.
Stephanie has significant experience prosecuting and defending bid protests before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Government Accountability Office, as well as litigating contract claims and disputes. Stephanie advises government contractors on a variety of matters such as subcontracting and teaming issues, small business requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance, and federal government-contracts specific labor and employment laws, including the Service Contract Labor Standards. On the transactional side, Stephanie helps government contractors negotiate and draft joint venture agreements, mentor-protégé agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and other corporate documents. Stephanie also advises corporate clients and executives on a variety of business and employment related matters, including prime-sub disputes, non-compete disputes, breach of contract claims, and labor and employment compliance.
Practice areas
Government Contracts, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Employment Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Employment Law - Employer
First Admitted: 2006, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.berenzweiglaw.com/attorney/wilson-stephanie/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Virginia
- New York
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law
- Boards of Contract Appeals Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Represented defendant government contractor in lawsuit brought by employees’ former employer seeking immediate injunctive relief as well as alleging breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, unfair competition, and civil conspiracy; motion to dismiss granted on all counts and case fully dismissed with prejudice. Sirius Federal, LLC v. Kate Yoash, Landon Fielder, and CTG Federal, LLC, 2023 WL 4456786 (D. Md. July 11, 2023)., 2023
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protest of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services blanket purchase agreement for information technology services. Sky Sols., LLC, B-421139.3, B-421139.2, 2023 WL 5125219 (June 30, 2023)., 2023
- Represented defendant government contractor as co-counsel in lawsuit brought by subcontractor’s former teaming partner alleging unlawful interference with a prospective business opportunity; motion to dismiss granted on all counts and case fully dismissed with prejudice. 22nd Century Techs., Inc. v. Creative Sys. & Consulting,2023 WL 2644448 (D.N.J. Mar. 27, 2023)., 2023
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protest of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) task order for services in support of the Homeland Security Information Network. Immersion Consulting, LLC, B-420638.2, B-420638, 2022 CPD ¶ 171, 2022 WL 3016596 (June 30, 2022)., 2022
- Represented intervenor in U.S. Court of Federal Claims bid protest of a BPA call order awarded by United States Department of Agriculture; obtained dismissal of bid protest complaint. Attainx, Inc. v. United States, Case No. 1:21-cv-02156, 2021 WL 6808452 (Dec. 10, 2021)., 2021
- Successfully represented protester in GAO bid protest of United States Marshal Service (USMS) blanket purchase agreement for executive, administrative, and professional support services; GAO sustained bid protest and contract was ultimately awarded to the protester. Mayvin, Inc., B-419301.7, B-419301.6, 2021 CPD ¶ 249, 2021 WL 3268364 (June 29, 2021)., 2021
- Represented protester in GAO bid protest of SBA’s award of United States Marshal Service (USMS) procurement for executive, administrative, and professional support services; filed successful request for recommendation for reimbursement of protester’s costs associated with filing and pursuing its bid protest where the agency took corrective action after the issuance of the agency report. Mayvin, Inc.—Costs, B-419301.5 (April 12, 2021) (unpublished decision)., 2021
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protest of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) task order for advisory and assistance services to the countering weapons of mass destruction systems support directorate; successfully defended award against multiple protest allegations. D&G Support Servs., LLC, B-419245.3, B-419245, 2021 CPD ¶ 15, 2021 WL 228877 (Jan. 6, 2021)., 2021
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protest of Department of Justice task order; obtained dismissal of protest predicated on the existence and enforceability of a non-compete agreement outside of GAO’s review. Aver, LLC, B-419244, 2020 WL 6484102. Nov. 2, 2020
- Represented protester in GAO bid protest of SBA’s award of multiple IDIQ contracts for engineering and information technology support services; filed successful request for recommendation for reimbursement of protester’s costs associated with filing and pursuing its bid protest where the agency took corrective action after the issuance of the agency report. CloudFirstJV, LLC-Costs, B-416872.4, 2019 CPD ¶ 177, 2019 WL 2160903. May 10, 2019
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protests of Millennium Challenge Corporation’s award of a personal services contract in support of MCC’s Contracts & Grants Management Division; successfully defended award against multiple protest allegations. ZemiTek, LLC; Integrated Fed. Sols., Inc., B-415313.2, B-415313, 2018 CPD ¶ 181, 2017 WL 9604552. Dec. 20, 2017
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in GAO bid protest of General Services Administration’s award of Blanket Purchase Agreements supporting new Enterprise Data/Information Management environments; successfully defended award against multiple protest allegations. Cyberdata Techs., Inc., B-411070.3, B-411070.2, B-411070, 2015 CPD ¶ 150, 2015 WL 2152676. May 1, 2015
- Represented intervenor contract awardee in bid protest by incumbent contractor of $108 million Transportation Security Administration award of a Screening Partnership Program at Kansas City International Airport before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims; successfully defended award against multiple protest allegations. FirstLine Transp. Sec., Inc. v. United States, 119 Fed. Cl. 116 (2014). Appeal dismissed, 2014
- Represented contractor in breach of contract claim against the Department of Defense alleging wrongful termination for convenience of its contract to provide security services to support the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in Iraq; successfully defended against Government’s motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment on wrongful termination claim, ultimately leading to a positive resolution of the dispute. TigerSwan, Inc. v. United States, 110 Fed. Cl. 336 (2013); TigerSwan, Inc. v. United States, 118 Fed. Cl. 447, 2014
- Represented incumbent contract awardee in bid protest of a $1.65 billion United States Marshals Services award of eleven separate contracts to provide court security officers for eleven judicial circuits before the GAO; successfully defended contract awards against multiple protest allegations. Inter-Con Sec. Sys., Inc., B-403538.9, B-403538.8, 2012 CPD ¶ 245, 2012 WL 4387471. Jan. 10, 2012
- Successfully represented protester in GAO bid protest of Department of Education multiple-award IDIQ challenging agency’s unreasonable rejection of its proposal. Eng’g Mgmt. & Integration, Inc., B-400356.5, B-400356.4, 2009 CPD ¶ 114, 2009 WL 1532023. May 21, 2009
- Represented multiple clients in bid protests that have resulted in positive outcomes without a written decision, such as matters in which the agency has voluntarily taken corrective action.
- Represented multiple government contractors in claim appeals before the Boards of Contract Appeals that have resulted in favorable settlement agreements for the contractor.
- Conducted internal investigation for staffing services contractor regarding alleged Service Contract Act violations and represented client’s interests with the Department of Labor.
- Conducted internal investigation for management, professional and technology consulting services contractor relating to the Service Contract Act and advised client executive leadership regarding remedial actions.
- Successfully represented contractor employee proposed for debarment by the Air Force; government terminated and withdrew the proposed debarment prior to the scheduled hearing with the debarring office.
Videos:
- Live Webinar with Federal Publication Seminars, Compliance Updates and Hot Topics for Q1 2025 – JAMIS Prime Insights, 2025
- Compliance Updates and Hot Topic for Q3 2024 - JAMIS Prime Insights, 2024
- Berenzweig Leonard Podcast Series, CMMC: Preparing for DOD's Cybersecurity Requirements, 2023
- Presented with Berkshire Associates., Federal Contracting in 2023: Recent Must-Know Legal Updates for Government Contractors, 2023
- Real World Intellectual Property Law Podcast, Intellectual Property 101 for Business Owners, 2022
- Real World GovCon Law Podcast, Growing Pains: How Small Business Federal Contractors Can Prepare For Growth, 2021
- Real World GovCon Law Podcast, New Federal Vaccine Mandates for Government Contracts, 2021
- Real World GovCon Law Podcast, Tips For Obtaining An Effective Debriefing, 2021
- Real World GovCon Law Podcast, COVID-19 Relief Impact For Government Contractors: PPP Forgiveness, Indirect Rates, & Incurred Cost Proposals, 2021
- Real World White Collar Law Podcast, Why You Need A Code of Business Ethics & Conduct, 2021
- Real World Business Law Podcast, What You Need To Know About The New Stimulus Bill, 2020
Honors/Awards:
- Government Contracts, Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2025
- Business Litigation, Go-To Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2025
- Government Contracts, Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2024
- Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2024
- Government Contracts, Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2023
- Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, 2023
- Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2023
- Business Litigation, Go-To Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2023
- Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2022
- Government Contracts, Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2022
- Government Contracts, Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2021
- Government Contracts, Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2021
- Super Lawyer, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2021
- 2015 - 2020, "Rising Star", Government Contracts, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2020
- Government Contracts, Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2019
- 2015-2019, "Rising Star", Government Contracts, Washington DC Super Lawyers, 2019
Educational Background:
- Union College, B.S
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Live Webinar, Presenter, Compliance Updates and Hot Topics for Q1 2025 – JAMIS Prime Insights, Federal Publications Seminar, 2025
- National Small Business Conference, Presenter, Understanding the Most Successful Bid Protest Arguments, National 8(a) Association, 2025
- Live Webinar, Presenter, Compliance Updates and Hot Topics for Q3 2024 – JAMIS Prime Insights, Federal Publications Seminar, 2024
- National Small Business Conference, Presenter, Five Essential Tips to Maximize the Benefits of a Debriefing, National 8(a) Association, 2024
- AFCEA NOVA Event, Presenter, How to Grow and Strategize Your Business Through Joint Ventures,, AFCEA NOVA, 2024
- Live, Faculty, “3rd Annual Federal Government Contracting Seminar 2018: Tools for Pursuit and Payment”, Virginia CLE, 2018
- Joint Event with PSC and Government Contracting SIG Program, Panelist, “Discussion on the Impact Bid Protests Have on HR Strategy”, Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management, 2018
- World Congress, “Corporate Update: Recent Must-Know Business Law Decisions and Compliance Trends”, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 2018
- Berenzweig Leonard and Red Team Consulting, “Maximizing Success through Strategic Alliances”, 2018
- Employee Benefits Corporation of America (EBCA), Presenter, “Introduction to Service Contract Labor Standards: Part I”, Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management, 2017
- Employee Benefits Corporation of America (EBCA), Presenter, Introduction to Service Contract Labor Standards: Part II, Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management, 2017
- Employment Law in Virginia, Co-Author, “When does someone else’s employee become your employee?”, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2017
- Berenzweig Leonard and Red Team Consulting, Effective Strategies for Debriefings and Protests, 2017
- Berenzweig Leonard and Red Team Consulting, Moderator, “Developing Effective Capture Strategies for Government Evaluations”, 2017
- SmartCEO GovStar Roundtable, “Cost-Effectively Managing Government Contracts”, SmartCEO, 2016
- Berenzweig Leonard, Moderator, “Trends and Changes in Labor, Employment, and Cybersecurity: Compliance Issues for Government Contractors”, 2016
- World Congress, “The Only Smart Uses of a Debriefing”, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 2016
- World Congress, “Determining Fair Profit on Equitable Adjustments”, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 2015
Industry Groups:
- Government Contractors
Office location for Stephanie Wilson
8300 Greensboro Drive
Suite 1250
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 571-581-2865
Selections
5 Years Super Lawyers
6 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020
