Merle DeLancey joined the Washington, DC office of Dickstein Shapiro in 1991 and is a partner in the Government Contracts Practice. He primarily represents healthcare clients involved in a broad spectrum of government contracting issues and litigation, including the negotiation of prime contracts with government agencies and subcontracts with vendors and suppliers. He defends major healthcare manufacturers, suppliers, and providers under federal and state investigations. He also formulates strategies for expanding contracting opportunities using the General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), and other government-wide acquisition and indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicles. Mr. DeLancey also has substantial experience in complex, multidistrict litigation in federal district courts throughout the United States.