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Practical Contract and Business Support When You Need It
Golden Consulting Team works with small businesses and management teams on contracts, negotiations and business issues that benefit from experienced, independent attention.
About
John J. Cummins, J.D. is the Principal Consultant at Golden Consulting Team LLC, with more than 30 years of experience in government, commercial and international contracting.Prior to entering semi-retirement, John served as Director of Contracts for L3Harris Technologies' Maritime Sector, leading approximately 50 contracts professionals across 20 domestic and international locations supporting roughly $1.8 billion in annual revenue.He remains professionally active as a part-time Senior Contracts Officer with Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.Golden Consulting Team clients work directly with John from the first discussion through completion of the engagement. The practice is intentionally small, providing useful judgment, clear recommendations and hands-on support without layers of process or overhead.A good fit for small and mid-size organizations.Golden Consulting Team is particularly well suited for organizations that need occasional, experienced contract and business support without adding the overhead of a dedicated internal contracts function or engaging a higher-cost consulting firm. This includes businesses with limited internal resources that may benefit from additional experience for a negotiation, difficult contract issue, customer or supplier matter, or other significant business decision.I particularly enjoy the direct, entrepreneurial environment often found in small and mid-sized businesses, working closely with owners and management teams, understanding their objectives, and helping them get there without unnecessary process or expense.
Services
Engagements can be limited to a single agreement or issue, or continue for as long as the business need exists.
Contract Review & Negotiation
Review and negotiation of customer, supplier, subcontract, services, NDA, teaming, licensing and other commercial agreements.
Government & Commercial Contracting
Support involving prime and subcontract relationships, FAR/DFARS considerations, flow-downs, proposal and contract strategy, data rights and related contracting issues.
Business Risk & Decision Support
Concise assessment of contractual exposure, alternatives and practical paths forward for owners and management.
Transactions & Special Projects
Contract-focused due diligence, confidentiality, intellectual property, selected asset or business transactions and other special projects.
Customer, Supplier & Subcontractor Matters
Assistance with difficult terms, negotiation strategy, performance issues, dispute avoidance, remedies and practical business resolution.
Management Advisory & Mentoring
An experienced sounding board for business leaders, contract organization and developing professionals.
Experience
Background across complex commercial and technical environments:
• Commercial and government contracts
• Prime contractor and subcontractor relationships
• FAR and DFARS considerations
• Aerospace and defense
• Engineering and technology
• Marine and ocean systems
• International commercial arrangements
• Intellectual property and confidentiality matters
• Contract-focused due diligence and transactions
Have a contract or business matter you'd like to discuss? Send me a note.
Business and contracts consulting and advisory services. Golden Consulting Team LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.