Edward T. DeLisle
Edward DeLisle helps businesses navigate complex federal procurement requirements, structure strategic contracting relationships, and resolve high-stakes construction and government contracting disputes. With a practice spanning federal contracting, construction law, construction litigation, small business procurement litigation, and contract negotiation, Ed brings a practical, business-focused approach to helping clients compete for government opportunities, manage contractual risk, and protect their interests when disputes arise. He assists clients through the full lifecycle of government and construction contracts, from procurement strategy and contract negotiation through project execution, claims, and dispute resolution.
Ed represents subcontractors, contractors, developers, and owners in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, teaming agreements, and joint venture agreements. He also represents clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation involving complex construction and government procurement disputes across a range of jurisdictions and forums.
A significant part of Ed’s practice focuses on helping businesses navigate federal, state, and local procurement programs. He counsels clients on obtaining small business and disadvantaged business certifications, pursuing government contracting opportunities, and navigating the requirements of federal set-aside programs. He oversees bid protests involving Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone, and 8(a) contracts, as well as those pertaining to best-value procurements at the state and federal levels. Ed also represents government contractors in international disputes involving federal projects, including work for the US Department of Defense and Department of State in Germany, Lithuania, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and Somalia.
Ed is an active voice in the construction and federal contracting communities, having testified before Congress and frequently speaking and writing about legal and regulatory developments affecting these industries. He has presented at National Small Business Government Contractors Association conferences across the country, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Federal Contractors Conference in Washington, DC, and at AGC’s national conference. His presentations cover federal contracting developments, strategic teaming arrangements, SDVOSB verification, changes to Small Business Administration (SBA) programs, effective project documentation, payment recovery strategies, and protections available under state bond and lien laws.
