Companies working with U.S. government agencies operate in a contracting environment defined by detailed rules, unique compliance obligations, and specialized partnership structures. Aegis helps companies understand how these frameworks work, how they differ from commercial agreements, and how to navigate them without slowing technical progress or business development.
Government contracts governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) shape key aspects of performance, pricing, and intellectual property. We help clients understand how FAR and agency supplements apply to their work and how to meet obligations that may not appear explicitly in the contract. We assist with:
Understanding FAR clauses and agency-specific supplements
Interpreting implied terms under the Christian Doctrine
Managing subcontract flow-downs and shifting responsibilities
Reviewing and negotiating government and subcontracts
Identifying risk points before performance begins
Our goal is to ensure companies enter agreements fully informed about their obligations, rights, and performance requirements.
SBIR and STTR programs provide essential early-stage funding but also impose rules affecting ownership, control, IP rights, and organizational structure. We help clients design arrangements that maintain eligibility while preserving commercial flexibility and long-term control of their technology. We support clients with:
Structuring ownership and licensing arrangements for eligibility
Understanding program requirements and award stages
Reviewing and negotiating SBIR/STTR contracts and subcontracts
Clarifying the long-term implications of program-specific IP rights
Aligning technical work, reporting obligations, and commercialization strategy
Our aim is to help companies benefit from non-dilutive funding without compromising future opportunities.
NASA’s Space Act Agreements and other transaction authorities (OTAs) offer flexible collaboration mechanisms that operate differently from traditional procurement contracts. We help companies understand their structure and practical impact. Our guidance includes:
Differences between reimbursable, non-reimbursable, and funded SAAs
How SAAs and OTAs allocate responsibilities, data rights, and cost
Negotiation support to clarify roles, milestones, and performance terms
Understanding how SAAs integrate with existing commercial or government work
We help clients approach these agreements with clear expectations and defined benefits.
Many federal awards require safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and other cybersecurity standards adopted by federal agencies. We work directly with clients’ IT teams to integrate these requirements into existing workflows and compliance systems. We help clients:
Understand how CUI requirements apply to their specific work
Integrate cybersecurity controls with other compliance processes, such as export controls
Minimize duplication across regulatory programs
Identify cybersecurity tools and specialists who can support implementation
Train internal teams on practical responsibilities related to protecting CUI
Our focus is operational clarity—helping companies meet their obligations without overwhelming their internal systems.
Government contracting does not exist in isolation. Contract terms intersect with export controls, technical data restrictions, intellectual property, and long-term corporate strategy. Our Regulatory-Aware Approach™ ensures that contracting decisions are made with the full regulatory picture in mind. This includes:
Identifying export-control or licensing issues embedded in contract terms
Ensuring IP provisions align with long-term commercialization goals
Structuring agreements that reduce downstream compliance friction
Connecting contract performance with broader regulatory and business realities
This integrated perspective helps companies adopt contracting strategies that support—not complicate—their overall mission and growth trajectory.
Government contracts governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) shape key aspects of performance, pricing, and intellectual property. We help clients understand how FAR and agency supplements apply to their work and how to meet obligations that may not appear explicitly in the contract. We assist with:
Understanding FAR clauses and agency-specific supplements
Interpreting implied terms under the Christian Doctrine
Managing subcontract flow-downs and shifting responsibilities
Reviewing and negotiating government and subcontracts
Identifying risk points before performance begins
Our goal is to ensure companies enter agreements fully informed about their obligations, rights, and performance requirements.
SBIR and STTR programs provide essential early-stage funding but also impose rules affecting ownership, control, IP rights, and organizational structure. We help clients design arrangements that maintain eligibility while preserving commercial flexibility and long-term control of their technology. We support clients with:
Structuring ownership and licensing arrangements for eligibility
Understanding program requirements and award stages
Reviewing and negotiating SBIR/STTR contracts and subcontracts
Clarifying the long-term implications of program-specific IP rights
Aligning technical work, reporting obligations, and commercialization strategy
Our aim is to help companies benefit from non-dilutive funding without compromising future opportunities.
NASA’s Space Act Agreements and other transaction authorities (OTAs) offer flexible collaboration mechanisms that operate differently from traditional procurement contracts. We help companies understand their structure and practical impact. Our guidance includes:
Differences between reimbursable, non-reimbursable, and funded SAAs
How SAAs and OTAs allocate responsibilities, data rights, and cost
Negotiation support to clarify roles, milestones, and performance terms
Understanding how SAAs integrate with existing commercial or government work
We help clients approach these agreements with clear expectations and defined benefits.
Many federal awards require safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and other cybersecurity standards adopted by federal agencies. We work directly with clients’ IT teams to integrate these requirements into existing workflows and compliance systems. We help clients:
Understand how CUI requirements apply to their specific work
Integrate cybersecurity controls with other compliance processes, such as export controls
Minimize duplication across regulatory programs
Identify cybersecurity tools and specialists who can support implementation
Train internal teams on practical responsibilities related to protecting CUI
Our focus is operational clarity—helping companies meet their obligations without overwhelming their internal systems.
Government contracting does not exist in isolation. Contract terms intersect with export controls, technical data restrictions, intellectual property, and long-term corporate strategy. Our Regulatory-Aware Approach™ ensures that contracting decisions are made with the full regulatory picture in mind.
This integrated perspective helps companies adopt contracting strategies that support—not complicate—their overall mission and growth trajectory.
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