Jessica Aldrich is a government contracts attorney with more than 10 years of experience spanning both government contract project management and a National Security & Government Contracts practice of an AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC.
She advises defense and federal contractors on a wide range of matters, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) compliance, bid protests, investigations, cybersecurity requirements, mergers and acquisitions, facility security clearances, and national security issues. She serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and complex, high-stakes federal contracting matters. Her practice covers regulatory compliance, trade, and transactional issues arising in government contracts, including contract formation, ethics and compliance programs, and cybersecurity frameworks. She also counsels clients on disputes related to contract performance.
Jessica has experience litigating bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and representing clients in proceedings before federal agencies. She conducts internal investigations and defends clients against False Claims Act (FCA) and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TINA) allegations. In addition, she advises on the regulatory and transactional complexities of mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors, with deep expertise in the FAR, its supplements, and the broader statutory and regulatory landscape governing federal procurement.
