by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 9, 2017 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
The Truth in Negotiations Act (“TINA”) requires that contractors furnish cost or pricing data before an agreement on price for most negotiated procurements of more than $750,000. Cost or pricing data mean all facts that a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 12, 2017 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
Constructive acceleration occurs when the government demands the contractor’s compliance with an original contract deadline even though there is excusable delay. This is precisely what happened in IAP Worldwide Svcs, ASBCA no. 59397 et al, May 17, 2017. A contractor... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 12, 2017 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
Claude Mayo Construction Company, Inc. (“Mayo”) had a contract with the General Services Administration (“GSA”) to renovate a U.S. Attorney’s Office in Syracuse, NY. Before Mayo completed the project, GSA terminated the contract for default. Mayo sought to overturn... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 26, 2016 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Government Contracting
MUST YOUR CLAIM BE CERTIFIED BY THE PERSON WHO SIGNED YOUR CONTRACT? The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) recently set forth the requirements for a person who signs a contractor’s certification of its claim. AMX Veterans Spec. Servs., LLC v. Dept of... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 12, 2016 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
This blog frequently discusses appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”). Although appeals may appear to be complex, there is generally a regular order of procedure that is followed.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 23, 2016 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Government Contracting
Virtually all government contract options (for more quantities of goods, or for an extension of services), are generally priced unilateral options which the Government may exercise or not exercise at the Government’s discretion. When it does exercise an option, the...