by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 28, 2017 | Government Contracting
Most construction contractors understand that Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, specifically states that “in case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.” This... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | May 24, 2017 | Basic Principles/Authority to Contract, Government Contracting
This blog has frequently discussed cases supporting the strong principle that the federal government has given the authority to enter into and modify contracts to only a limited class of government employees: namely, contracting officers. Federal Acquisition... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 13, 2017 | Government Contracting
Have you ever had a situation where a Government Agency advised you that it would reduce or pro-rate your monthly services invoice for days not worked, but your company objected and said “that procedure is not in our contract?” The Agency response is frequently: “so... by Fred W. Geldon, Senior Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP | Dec 21, 2016 | Ethics in Government Contracting, Government Contracting, Subcontracting, The PCI Network
Understanding the difference between right and wrong isn’t always as easy as you may think. In the Federal Contracting industry, there are important ethical distinctions that can create confusion if you don’t know where to look. Join Fred Geldon, a PCI... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Nov 16, 2016 | Government Contracting
In two recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) cases, the Board sustained the appeals and found the agency’s post-performance actions to be unreasonable. In one case, Avant Assessment, LLC, ASBCA No. 58866, Sept. 28, 2016, the Army terminated a... 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...