Contractor’s Interpretation Must be Reasonable in Type 1 Differing Site Conditions Claim

The Federal Circuit recently discussed the requirements of a “differing site conditions” claim under the appropriate contract clause.  U.S Army Corps of Engineers v. John C. Grimberg, Co., Inc., No. 2019-1608 (Fed. Cir, June 9, 2020).  The question in the case was...

Agency Cannot Change Terms of Modification after Implicit ratification

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals recently considered a case of an agency seeking to change a modification after there was implicit ratification of a contract additional hurricane emergency services.  Crowley Logistics,Inc. v. Dept of Homeland Security.  CBCA...

Receipt of CO Decision Includes Receipt by your Attorney or Employee

The Court of Federal Claims recently held that when your attorney receives a Contracting Officer’s (“CO”) final decision under the Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”), the claimant has received it and the clock begins for appeal. Sandstone Assoc., Inc. v. United States, No....