Andrés, a senior managing associate in the firm’s Government Contracts practice, focuses on federal contracting, small business procurement, and general corporate law impacting government contractors. He has extensive experience advising startups and small businesses on entering and competing in the federal procurement industry. He represents federal contractors and subcontractors in contract litigation including bid protests, contract disputes, claims, and similar proceedings before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Government Accountability Office, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and other forums.
Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Andrés had nearly five years’ experience in government contracts law at a Washington, D.C. area law firm and served as a law clerk at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Small Business Certification and Set-Asides
Leveraging his experience and contacts from the SBA, Andrés provides informed counsel on compliance and eligibility for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s government contracting programs including the 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) small business programs as well as similar state and local certification programs for small and disadvantaged businesses. He represents clients in connection with size protests, eligibility determinations, and appeals involving these programs and contracts set aside for participants in them.


Focus Areas
Examples of Andrés’ experience include:
- Obtaining favorable corrective action by U.S. Department of the Interior in connection with representation of a disappointed offeror before the U.S. Government Accountability Office in protest of $3.7 billion contract for services operating facilities to house unaccompanied minors who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Assisting nearly a dozen contractors to obtain or retain certification in the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program following case jeopardizing clients’ social disadanvatage status.
- Obtaining favorable corrective action by U.S. Defense Health Agency in response to pre-award protest of solicitation for contract for facilities management and janitorial services with an expected value of $4.1 billion.
- Successfully representing a disappointed offeror before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in connection with a protest of a $99 million IDIQ contract for construction and maintenance work at an Air Force base in Alaska.
- Representing a client before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and securing a settlement agreement with a federal agency providing for the withdrawal of unfavorable past performance reports.
- Successfully representing an SDVOSB in overturning a size status decision at the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals following an adverse decision by a local SBA District Office.
- Negotiating teaming and subcontract agreements with a large defense contractor on behalf of a small business information technology service provider.
- Successfully representing a small business in reversing an action by the SBA seeking to terminate participation in the 8(a) program, which restored the company’s status.
- Representing the seller in a successful asset transaction involving the sale and novation of a federal government contract vehicle for information technology services.
- Successfully representing a federal contractor in response to a Freedom of Information Act request seeking disclosure of proprietary government contract proposal materials.
- Counseling several clients on COVID-19 vaccination mandates applicable to federal government contractors, including preparation of employment policies and accommodation request forms.
- “The $531 Million “Small” Business: SBA Proposes Massive Overhaul of Size Standards,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, August 2026
- “DOW Suspends CMMC Program Phase 2; Contractor Obligations Remain,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, July 2026
- “Disadvantaged Dilemma: SBA Overhauls 8(a) Eligibility, Audits EDWOSB Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “Federal Government Reaffirms Fixed-Price Contracting as the Default,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “Expanding the Net: DOD Proposes Extending FOCI Requirements to Unclassified Contracts,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “FAR Council Announces Implementation Requirements for New FAR DEI Clause,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, May 2026
- “Government Increases Compliance Obligations for Contractors Providing or Using AI and AI Companies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, March 2026
- “NDAA for FY 2026 Reforms Acquisition Policies for Agencies and Contractors,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, January 2026
- “SBA Clarifies Scope of 8(a) Program Document Requests, Extends Submission Deadline,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2025
- “SBA Requires Significant Documentation From 8(a) Contractors as Part of Program Audit,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2025
- Co-author, “The FAR Revolution Is Underway: Far-Reaching Reform for the FAR,” American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law, October 2025
- “What Contractors Need to Know About a Potential Government Shutdown,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, September 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Key Revisions to Parts 12, 18, 34, and 39,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, September 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Key Takeaways from FAR Parts 6 and 11 Overhaul,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, July 2025
- “FAR 2.0: More Than Just Revisions in FAR Part 10 Release,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, June 2025
- Co-author, “Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.0: The FAR Revolution is Here,” Washington Legal Foundation Legal Pulse, June 2025
- “FAR 2.0: The FAR Revolution is Here,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, May 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Early Expectations for the FAR Rewrite,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, April 2025
- “Key Takeaways in SBA’s Final Rule: 8(a) Business Development Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, April 2025
- “Achieving Recovery After a DOGE Payment Pause, Suspension, or Termination for Convenience,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, March 2025
- “Key Takeaways in SBA’s Final Rule: HUBZone Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, March 2025
- “Best Practices for Navigating Contract Disruptions Under the New Administration,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, February 2025
- “Federal Court Blocks Key Aspects of Executive Orders Targeting DEI Programs,” Thompson Hine Labor & Employment @lert, February 2025
- “M&A Surge Expected in 2025: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Size Recertifications,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, February 2025
- “Key Takeaways in SBA’s Final Rule: Cross-Program Changes,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, January 2025
- “New SBA Application Portal: What To Expect,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2024
- “Another Potential Government Shutdown: What Contractors Need to Know and Do Now,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: 8(a) Business Development Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: HUBZone Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule: Cross-Program Uniformity,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Key Changes in SBA’s Proposed Rule,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, October 2024
- “Loper Bright’s Impact on Government Contract Litigation,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, July 2024
- “Obtaining and Maintaining Business Certification,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, July 2024
- “Entering the World of Business Certification,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, March 2024
- “Proposed Rule on Pay Equity and Transparency May Significantly Impact Government Contractors and Federal Supply Chain Companies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, February 2024
- “Threat of Another Government Shutdown: What Contractors Need to Know and Do Now,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, September 2023
- “SBA 8(a) Contractors Must Prepare To Reestablish Eligibility,” Law360, August 2023
- “Court Nixes Social Disadvantage Presumption: 8(a) Contractors Should Prepare Social Disadvantage Narratives,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, August 2023
- “Top 10 Things Contractors Need To Know About SBA’s New Rule on the 8(a) Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, July 2023
- “NDAA for FY 2023 Passes Congress with Annual Changes to Federal Contracting Policies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2022
- “Rewriting the Rules: Inside the FAR Overhaul,” National 8(a) Association, Small Business Conference, Nashville, TN, January 27, 2026
- “2025 DFARS Part 236, Construction and Architect Engineer Contracts,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates Webinar, June 2025
- “Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market,” Thompson Hine “Government Contracting Perspectives” workshop series, Session 1, University of Dayton School of Law, April 2024
- “Protecting Your Business from Common Government Contracting Pitfalls,” Thompson Hine Tackle Tomorrow Today Webinar, October 2023
- “Federal Contractor Vaccination Mandates Under Executive Order No. 14042 & Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce Guidance,” Kimball Construction Company, Inc. hosted webinar, November 2021
- “Government Contracting – Oral Presentations – Win Federal Contracts,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, Gov Con Q&A Café Webinar, September 2021
- “Gov Con Q&A Café – Oral Presentations,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, September 2021
- “Key Contract Clauses for Federal Construction Contractors,” National 8(a) Association, Alaska Regional Conference, August 2021
- “Government Contracting – DFARS Part 209 – Contractor Qualifications,” Jennifer Schaus & Associates, March 2021
- “Cybersecurity Enforcement is on the Rise. What Small Businesses Need to Know,” HUBZone Contractors National Council, 2019 National Conference, September 2019
- Recommended in Legal 500 in Government Contracts, 2025 to 2026
- Selected to the Washington, D.C. Rising Stars list, 2023-2026
Professional Associations
- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)
- National 8(a) Association
Education
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D.
- Towson University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
- Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
- 04.09.24 – Government Contracting Perspectives – Workshop Series – Session 1
Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market
- The $531 Million “Small” Business: SBA Proposes Massive Overhaul of Size Standards,
Government Contracts Update
, August 28, 2026 - DOW Suspends CMMC Program Phase 2; Contractor Obligations Remain,
Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update
, July 16, 2026 - Disadvantaged Dilemma: SBA Overhauls 8(a) Eligibility, Audits EDWOSB Program,
Government Contracts Update
, June 25, 2026 - Federal Government Reaffirms Fixed-Price Contracting as the Default,
Government Contracts Update
, June 16, 2026 - Expanding the Net: DOD Proposes Extending FOCI Requirements to Unclassified Contracts,
Government Contracts Update
, June 15, 2026 - Five Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2026,
Thompson Hine LLP
, May 29, 2026 - FAR Council Announces Implementation Requirements for New FAR DEI Clause,
Government Contracts Update
, May 11, 2026 - From Affirmative Action to False Claims: Federal Contractors Face Another New DEI Prohibition,
Government Contracts Update
, April 6, 2026 - Government Increases Compliance Obligations for Contractors Providing or Using AI and AI Companies,
Government Contracts Update
, March 20, 2026 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026 Emphasizes Reforms, Speed, and Efficiencies in Acquisition,
The Procurement Lawyer
, February 19, 2026

