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Appellate and U.S. Supreme Court Legal Representation

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Federal

Response Deadline11/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM EST

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Labor → Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

DC, 20024, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of AST270001.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Multi-District Litigation Services

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Timeline

PostedNov 9

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Response DeadlineNov 16

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM ESTin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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Performs high-level appellate advocacy and strategic representation for prime contractors on Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) litigation projects. Develops national litigation strategies, drafts appellate briefs, motions, and pleadings, and represents the agency in oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal circuit courts. Requires admittance to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Delivers filed appellate briefs and court representations.

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