On the evening of November 9, the U.S. Senate agreed to a deal aimed at ending the government shutdown. The deal is the first step toward reopening the federal government
Continue Reading How to Prepare for the End of the Government ShutdownArmed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA)
Bid Protests, Disputes, and Federal Contract Delays During the Government Shutdown
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The federal government shut down on October 1 after annual appropriations lapsed. Pursuant to the Antideficiency Act, agencies may not incur obligations or expend funds without an enacted appropriation unless…
Continue Reading Bid Protests, Disputes, and Federal Contract Delays During the Government ShutdownAmid Uncertainty, Government Contractors Should Document, Notify, and Escalate Claims
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Government contractors working for the Department of Education (DE), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Consumer Financial Protection…
Continue Reading Amid Uncertainty, Government Contractors Should Document, Notify, and Escalate ClaimsMarket Shortages are No Excuse for Non-Performance
By Robbie Pratt & Jane Han on
A recent decision in SBA Contracting, LLC, ASBCA No. 63320 (Oct. 3, 2023) provides an important reminder for government contractors to carefully consider the volatility of market conditions before…
Continue Reading Market Shortages are No Excuse for Non-PerformanceCDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors
By Nicholas T. Solosky on
This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to…
Continue Reading CDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government ContactorsPractical Litigation Strategies for CDA Claims
By Nicholas T. Solosky on
This is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors…
Continue Reading Practical Litigation Strategies for CDA ClaimsMaterial Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover Costs
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The annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel…
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ASBCA Offers Latest Reminder that Plain Language Controls Government Contract Interpretation
By Nicholas T. Solosky on
Two weeks ago, I presented on Common Issues in Government Contract Interpretation. The course examined common issues encountered by government contractors in bidding on and performing government contracts –…
Continue Reading ASBCA Offers Latest Reminder that Plain Language Controls Government Contract Interpretation