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Borrower Defense Contract - WITS Solutions, INC

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The Department of Education has issued a forecast for a contract with WITS Solutions, INC to address legal obligations stemming from the Sweet vs. Department of Education court claim. The primary objective of this action is to adjudicate approximately 200,000 remaining borrower defense claims to ensure the agency meets its court-mandated deadline. To achieve this goal, the contractor will provide qualified attorneys and paralegals to support the Borrower Defense Group. This legal staffing effort falls under NAICS code 541110 and is managed by the Department of Education, with Jackson McClam serving as a primary point of contact for the initiative.

General Info

WITS Solutions provides legal staffing to adjudicate 200,000 borrower defense claims for Education.

Agency

Department of Education → Education, Department of

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

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Contacts

Jackson McClam

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Full Description

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This action is in response to court claim Sweet vs. Department of Education to adjudicate borrower defense claims. Contractor Attorneys and Paralegals are needed to assist the Borrower Defense Group in adjudicating the remaining 200,000 cases to satisfy the Department's legal obligation by the due date

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