Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals

One of the primary risks facing construction contractors is subsurface or unexpected physical conditions discovered after the work begins (commonly known as a Differing Site Condition).  When such conditions…
Continue Reading Government Contracting 101: Differing Site Conditions

It is common for government contractors to file claims on federal projects where there are government-directed changes to the contract that add time or scope.

But what if – instead …
Continue Reading Contractor Wins Claim for Additional Costs After Partial Termination by Government

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…
Continue Reading Should I File a Claim or an REA on my Government Contract?

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…
Continue Reading Government Cannot Make Contractors Jump through Hoops for a Final Decision

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…
Continue Reading Government Contracting 101: A Practical Guide to Winning GAO Bid Protests

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…
Continue Reading How to Lose Legitimate Federal Contract Claims for Payment — Hire Employees that Commit Fraud

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…
Continue Reading A Cautionary Tale: Claims MUST Be Submitted to the CO First!