This product provides key strategies for communicating with government agencies in government contracting. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the process of securing a contract, including developing relationships with government agencies, understanding the client's primary goal, and preparing the client for conducting business with the local or federal agencies. It offers tips on recognizing the conflicts that might arise when negotiating and fulfilling the contract, understanding the importance of deadlines, dealing with potential contract violations and agency audits, and realizing the role of intellectual property rights in government contracting.