by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 25, 2017 | Claims and Remedies
The Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) requires timely final decisions on claims, except when there is a reasonable basis for a delay. (See discussion below). Despite the statutory requirements, Contracting Officers (“CO”) frequently delay making a final decision on a... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 10, 2016 | Claims and Remedies
This blog recently discussed a Federal Circuit decision which held that a contractor’s claim does not accrue until the exact amount (“sum certain”) of the claim is known to the contractor. Kellogg Brown & Root Serv. Inc. v. Murphy, 823 F.3d 622 (Fed. Cir. 2016).... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 28, 2016 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Subcontracting, Terminations
The Federal Circuit recently clarified that a contractor’s claim does not accrue until the exact amount (“sum certain”) of the claim is known to the contractor. Kellogg Brown & Root Serv., Inc. v. Murphy, No. 2015-1148 (Fed. Cir. May 18, 2016), 2016 WL 2893218.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | May 10, 2016 | Claims and Remedies
Most small (and even some large) businesses don’t realize how easy it is to appeal a denied claim to either the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) or the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”), depending on the agency that awarded the contract. ... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | May 5, 2016 | Claims and Remedies
Look at the Changes clauses in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”): FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price FAR 52.243-2 Changes-Cost Reimbursement FAR 52.243-3, Changes-Time and Materials or Labor-Hours FAR 52.243-4, Changes-Fixed Price [Construction] All of these... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Apr 21, 2016 | Claims and Remedies
A recent Armed Services Board decision demonstrates how important it is for the Government to respond to contractor-raised issues in a timely manner when problems arise during the administration of a contract. Air Services, Inc., ASBCA No. 59843, March 17, 2016. ...