The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently posted its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which showed a significant increase in appeals but decrease in Alternative Dispute Resolution
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How to Prepare for the End of the Government Shutdown
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 ShutdownBid 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 ShutdownLessons Learned – Did I Waive My Claim Against the Government?
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Contractors working with the federal government understand that contract modifications are a fact of life. Projects rarely unfold exactly as planned – and changes to the scope of work, performance…
Continue Reading Lessons Learned – Did I Waive My Claim Against the Government?Amid 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 ClaimsLesson Learned: Board Holds that Only the Contracting Officer Can Bind the Government
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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
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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
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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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Navigating the Business Risks Associated with the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
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President Biden recently issued Executive Order No. 14042 requiring covered federal contractors ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an employee otherwise requests, and receives an accommodation…
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