by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently addressed a claim caused by a suspension of work in a construction contract where a bid protest had been filed. Flatiron/Dragodos/Sukut JV, ASBCA Nos. 63019-20, April 4, 2023. The government moved to... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the Federal Acquisition Regulation a “claim” is defined as a “written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
A contractor’s resubmission of a previous claim for payment was not a “new claim,” as explained below, and was merely a repeat, which was not timely filed with the Board. BES Design/Build LLC v. General Services Admin., CBCA 7587, April 6, 2023. Accordingly the... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Government is responsible for drafting clear, unambiguous specifications that can be followed by the contractor that is awarded a contract. Unfortunately, that was not the case in IMC Construction Group, ASBCA No. 62422, March 30, 2023. The U.S. Army Corps of... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
When a contractor seeks an equitable adjustment for increased cost or time, the contractor bears the burden of proof. It is a “well-established rule that a contractor seeking an equitable adjustment for increased costs has the burden of proving entitlement and...