by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Mar 1, 2016 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
Do you know what a government contract volunteer is? A volunteer is someone who embarks on duties of their own free will and without any expectation that they will be paid for their work. A contractor who elects to perform work not required by a contract without a... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 29, 2016 | Claims and Remedies
A recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) case, Shavers-Whittle Const., LLC, ASBCA No. 60025, Feb. 9, 2016, demonstrates all the wrong ways to file an appeal based on a claim. Before going through the significant mistakes, here are a dozen reminders,... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 25, 2016 | Government Contracting
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals recently considered the appropriate measure for claims under the differing site conditions clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”). Tucci and Sons, Inc. v. Dept of Transportation, CBCA 4779, Feb. 18, 2016. The appeal... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 24, 2016 | Government Contracting
Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc. (“ESCI”) had a contract with the Navy to perform services. ESCI submitted to the payment office a routine progress payment request (invoice no. 7) for $138,000 on June 24, 1997. The contracting officer requested a new prompt... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 23, 2016 | Basic Principles/Authority to Contract
Request for Quotations (“RFQs”) may create a “no-win” situation for a government contractor. That is particularly true when the contractor misses the delivery date, as in TTF, LLC, ASBCA Nos. 58495, 58516, 2013 BCA ¶ 35403. The supplier has made what is called “the...