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Sareesh Rawat

Government Contracts Attorney

Full Member

Biography

Sareesh Rawat is a U.S. federal contracts law attorney and the founder of TILLIT LAW PLLC. He established the firm as a solo practitioner in 2021, focusing exclusively on helping businesses contract with and litigate against the U.S. federal government. Sareesh has served as outside counsel for federal contractors of all sizes and in various industries, supporting their regulatory compliance needs and representing them in bid protests and claims litigation. Sareesh’s practical experience with U.S. federal contracts and public procurement-focused legal training ensures his clients have an edge in federal contract law matters. In 2024, Sareesh was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to serve as Chair of the Maryland State Public Information Act Compliance Board. Sareesh proudly maintains a pro bono practice serving veterans in their appeals before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Firm Description

TILLIT LAW PLLC is a Washington, D.C., and Maryland-based law firm established by Sareesh Rawat as a solo practitioner in 2021. The firm is focused on helping businesses contract with and litigate against the U.S. federal government. TILLIT LAW provides its clients efficient, tailored, and cost-effective legal representation throughout the U.S. federal procurement lifecycle. In choosing TILLIT LAW, clients can rest assured knowing that their matters are being handled with the utmost knowledge and practical understanding of all statutory and regulatory challenges confronting them. In addition to providing outside counsel services relevant to regulatory compliance matters, the firm provides litigation services in bid protests and contract claims. Due to the law firm’s focused government contracts practice, TILLIT LAW offers its clients competitive rates while providing the personalized attention its clients deserve and have come to expect. When appropriate, the firm partners with and refers clients to other reputable attorneys and law firms, ensuring they receive comprehensive outside counsel services.

Member Details

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flagMaryland ,

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Government Contracts Law

News

Disputing Unilateral Definitization Actions

2025-04-24 11:01:46

Protesting Evaluations of Professional Employee Compensation Plans

2025-04-17 10:48:43

Unusual and Compelling Urgency Exception to Full and Open Competition Requirements

2025-04-10 10:56:54

Vitiation of the Finality of the CO’s Final Decision During the Appeal Period

2025-03-13 10:38:17

Timeliness and Scope of Requests for Reconsideration in GAO Protests

2025-03-06 11:52:39

Timeliness Considerations in Electronic Proposal Submissions

2025-02-27 12:02:12

Operation of the Election Doctrine Under the CDA

2025-02-20 12:47:06

Pre-Award Protests Challenging Methodologies for Exchanges in Federal Supply Schedule Solicitations

2025-02-13 12:53:12

Express and Implicit Ratification in Federal Contracting

2025-02-06 12:10:16

Requesting the CO’s Final Decision on a Claim within a Specified Period

2025-01-30 11:01:01

Protesting DOD’s Use of LPTA Source Selection Criteria

2025-01-23 13:05:45

Evidence of Trade Practice and Custom in Federal Contracts

2025-01-16 12:41:32

Considerations in Filing Contract Interpretation Claims with Significant Monetary Consequences

2025-01-09 11:12:46

Protests Involving Solicitations Amended by Q&As

2025-01-02 11:13:16

Framework of Pre and Post-Award Notifications and Debriefings in Negotiated Procurements

2024-12-12 11:30:01

Determining the Appropriate Respondent Agency in Appealing Blanket Purchase Agreement Claims

2024-12-08 12:44:24

Protesting Improper Cancellations of Solicitations

2024-12-04 11:17:12

Risk of Loss in Federal Contracts for Commercial Products

2024-11-26 12:15:14

Post-Award Protests Involving Awardee’s Failure to Satisfy Material Solicitation Requirements

2024-11-22 12:42:43

Actual and Apparent Authority in Federal Contracting

2024-11-18 12:38:23

Recovery Under the Doctrine of Superior Knowledge

2024-11-14 11:19:00

Protesting Proposal Rejections for Failure to Attach Representations & Certifications

2024-11-10 14:52:59

Principle of Whole-Text Interpretation in Federal Contracts

2024-11-06 12:41:05

Apportioning Risk of Increased Performance Costs

2024-11-02 12:19:01

Preventing Protest Timeliness Issues in Federal Supply Schedule Procurements

2024-10-29 11:19:44

Unpacking the Covenant Against Contingent Fees in Federal Contracting

2024-10-25 12:01:20

Converting a Request for Equitable Adjustment into a CDA Claim

2024-10-21 13:07:31

Protesting Lack of Meaningful Discussions

2024-10-17 12:47:50

Determining Enforceability of Teaming Agreements

2024-10-13 11:58:47

Determining Date of Accrual of Government Claims

2024-10-09 12:52:44

Protesting Adjectival Ratings Derived from a Mechanical Counting of Proposal Strengths and Weaknesses

2024-10-05 14:30:32

Effects of the Government’s Omission of Mandatory FAR Provisions in Solicitations

2024-10-01 11:36:08

Demonstrating Relationship of Claims to an Underlying Government Contract

2024-09-27 11:25:01

Challenging Security Restrictions on Classified Procurements

2024-09-23 11:57:31

Execution and Enforceability of Memorandums of Understanding and Agreement with Federal Agencies

2024-09-19 12:57:01

Jurisdictional Implications of CDA’s Presentment Requirement

2024-09-15 11:27:06

Protesting Set-Aside Determinations Based on Insufficient Market Research

2024-09-11 11:23:57

The Importance of Implied Contractual Duties in Joint Venture Agreements

2024-09-07 12:58:16

Surviving Government Motions to Dismiss Based on the Sum Certain Requirement

2024-09-03 11:05:27

Post-Award Challenges to Flawed Best-Value Tradeoff Analyses

2024-08-30 11:30:14

Protesting Awards Based on Unstated Evaluation Criteria in Brand Name or Equal Procurements

2024-08-06 11:40:40

Prequalification Issues in Relying on De Facto Joint Ventures in Security Act Procurements

2024-08-02 11:57:35

CDA Jurisdiction Implications in Software Manufacturer Claims Based on EULA Incorporation in Federal Contracts

2024-07-29 11:56:17

Protesting Impaired Objectivity OCI Mitigation Approaches

2024-07-25 12:54:06

Implications of a Lack of Notice Detailing Contractor Appeal Rights in a CO’s Final Decision

2024-07-23 16:52:48

Limitation of Costs or Funds Clauses and Exceptions to their Applicability

2024-07-21 12:00:27

Protesting Lapses in SAM Registration During Evaluation Period

2024-07-13 16:20:56

New DFARS Amendment Impacting Data Requirements for Major Weapon Systems Acquisitions

2024-07-09 11:33:59

Establishing Date of Receipt of CO’s Final Decision for Triggering CDA Appeals Limitations Period

2024-07-05 12:19:03

Proposal Submission Timeliness Rules and Exceptions in Negotiated Procurements

2024-07-01 12:49:52

Asserting Breach of Contract Actions Due to the Government’s Faulty or Negligent Administration of Contracts

2024-06-27 12:35:17

Expanded Protestor Standing for Potential Subcontractors under Percipient.AI

2024-06-23 12:15:20

Subcontractor Settlements Post Termination for Convenience in U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-06-15 12:38:52

Protesting GSA FSS Task Order Awards Due to Insufficient Alignment of Proposed Labor Categories

2024-06-11 11:41:06

Jurisdictional Considerations in Appeals Challenging Terminations for Default

2024-06-07 11:55:21

Organizational Conflicts of Interest Due to the "Revolving Door" in U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-06-03 11:32:42

Recovering Due to Mutual Mistakes in Contract Formation

2024-05-30 11:45:16

Significance of the Order of Precedence Clause in U.S. Federal Government Contracts

2024-05-26 12:00:12

Document Production Considerations in GAO Bid Protests

2024-05-22 14:09:56

Reviewing Standard Clauses in Commercial Software License Agreements for Integration in U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-05-18 12:37:34

Severin Doctrine Applicability for Pass-Through Software Manufacturer Claims

2024-05-14 12:29:36

Challenging U.S. Government Decisions to Insource Procurements

2024-05-10 12:42:09

Implied Duties of Cooperation, Good Faith, and Fair Dealing in Federal Contracts

2024-05-02 12:45:52

Early Stage Communication Considerations in U.S. Federal Contracting

2024-04-24 12:06:48

Sovereign Immunity Considerations in Drafting Software License Provisions for U.S. Government Contracts

2024-04-16 13:52:11

U.S. Federal Contract Claims Insights – War Risks Clause Interpretation and Risk Allocation Strategies for Contractors in Conflict Zones

2024-04-08 12:49:44

Navigating the Trade Agreements Act for Foreign Service Providers in U.S. Government Contracts

2024-04-04 12:24:33

Filing Pre-Award Protests Challenging Flawed Evaluation Methodologies

2024-03-31 13:41:22

U.S. Federal Contract Claims Insights – Asserting Commercial Software Manufacturer Claims Based on End User Licensing Agreements in Federal Supply Schedule Contracts

2024-03-27 16:06:39

U.S. Bid Protest Insights – Filing a Post-Award Protest Due to a Latent Ambiguity

2024-03-19 13:14:48

U.S. Federal Contract Claims Insights – Government Inspection and Deductive Claims in Fixed-Price Service Contracts

2024-03-15 12:41:09

Validity of Electronic Signatures in U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-03-07 14:08:55

Federal Contract Claims Insights – Use of Extrinsic Evidence in Interpreting U.S. Government Contracts

2024-03-03 14:59:58

U.S. Federal Bid Protest Insights – Protesting Competition Restrictions on Procurements Lacking Advanced Acquisition Planning

2024-02-28 13:31:16

U.S. Federal Procurement Insights – Progress Payments Under U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-02-24 14:41:27

U.S. Federal Contract Claims Insights – Recovery Under Termination for Convenience

2024-02-20 21:03:52

U.S. Federal Bid Protest Insights – Challenging Inadequate Cost Realism Analyses

2024-02-16 14:54:26

Country of Origin Key Rules & Exceptions for Foreign Companies Supplying Products Under U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-02-12 14:18:50

U.S. Federal Contracting Under the Sole Source Exception to Full & Open Competition

2024-02-05 01:06:16

Antitrust Considerations in Contractor Teaming for U.S. Federal Contracts

2024-02-04 21:48:04