Contracting with the federal government is a highly regulated process governed by a maze of statutes and regulations. Government contracts law involves assisting businesses in complying with the complex set of procedures that must be followed in order for companies to provide goods and services to governments (federal, state or municipal) or challenging the actions of the government or a third party in entering into or executing a government contract for goods or services.
Winterhaven (formerly, Karmack) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, United States. Winterhaven is located 6.5 miles (10 km) east of Pilot Knob, The population was 529 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area'. North of Interstate 8 and bordering Yuma, Arizona, the town is partly Quechan Indian reservation. The Colorado River is the town's eastern border.