Most government contracts include a Changes clause (notably, FAR 52.243-1), which grants the Government the right to order changes to the scope of the contractor’s work. That clause also entitles
Continue Reading Lesson Learned: Board Holds that Only the Contracting Officer Can Bind the GovernmentCDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors
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
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
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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Accept No Imitations: Contractor Cannot Recover for Claim Based on Brand Name Products
When a contractor delivers goods to the government that do not conform to the precise requirements of the contract, the results are usually . . . not good. When
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Contractors Need Not Wait To Pursue Delay Claims
Do contractors need to wait for a project to be complete to file a delay claim? The answer is a resounding NO! There is no reason for a contractor to
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Should I File a Claim or an REA on my Government Contract?
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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Contractor Tips: Differing Site Conditions Claims – Focus on Actual Costs Incurred
Today, we have a question for our federal construction readers — If your project is operating within an anticipated budget, are you still entitled to the additional costs associated with
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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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Contractor Out of Luck over Lost Certification
Everyone knows the old adage about a tree falling in the woods that makes a sound (or does it?). Recently, we’ve had to consider a similar question about a contractor’s
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