Government contractors are frequently faced with the situation where they are owed additional time or are entitled to damages from the government on a contract. For example, the government
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Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Government Cannot Make Contractors Jump through Hoops for a Final Decision
After filing a claim under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), the contracting officer may notify you that a final decision will be issued within “X” days after certain pre-conditions are…
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Government Contracting 101: A Practical Guide to Winning GAO Bid Protests
Bid protests come with many moving parts and issues to consider. From documenting the government’s error, to scheduling a debriefing, to figuring out how and when to file — time…
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How to Lose Legitimate Federal Contract Claims for Payment — Hire Employees that Commit Fraud
Bottom Line Up Front: A recent decision by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) clearly demonstrates that federal contractors will lose (or the very least put at…
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How To Avoid Construction Disputes
Bottom Line Up Front: It is hard to get through a large-scale construction project without hitting a bump in the road in the form of dispute between the owner, general …
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A Cautionary Tale: Claims MUST Be Submitted to the CO First!
As a contractor on a federal project, how often do you interact with the agency’s contracting officer? Given the state of today’s understaffed acquisition workforce, the answer is probably not…
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Recent Article: Thoughts on a Faster Way for Contractors to Recover on Claims
Today, a question for federal contractors: Did you know that there is a way to “speed up” your claims under the Contract Disputes Act? In his recent publication, Reggie…
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