by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Nov 14, 2017 | Government Contracting
Is a prime contractor entitled to bill for vacation costs incurred by and owed to its subcontractor on a time and materials contract, even if they were invoiced separately from the subcontractor’s salary cost? The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”)... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Nov 6, 2017 | Government Contracting
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) defines “change order” to mean “a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the Changes clause authorizes the contracting officer to order without the contractor’s... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 31, 2017 | Government Contracting
Now comes two cases decided on the same day by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals that demonstrate how important it is for a contractor to understand what he/she signs. Arab Shah Const. Co., ASBCA No. 60813, September 7, 2017 and Central Texas Expr.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 12, 2017 | Government Contracting
Contractors know that most contracts for services are subject to the Service Contract Act, 41 U.S.C. § 351(a) (the “SCA”). The SCA was designed to protect wages and fringe benefits of service workers employed on U.S. Government contracts. It directs the Department of... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Sep 25, 2017 | Basic Principles/Authority to Contract, Claims and Remedies, Government Contracting
A recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) decision is a strong reminder that contractors must submit complete and proper claims, or they will be dismissed by either the Contracting Officer or a board or court, if appealed to one of those forums.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 30, 2017 | Government Contracting
As of the last week in August 2017, there is no agreement in Washington, DC on a great budgetary trifecta: (1) a needed increase in the debt ceiling, which now stands at $19.86 trillion; (2) a budget for fiscal year 2018–the fiscal year that begins on October 1,...