by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
When the Government issues a termination for convenience (“T/C”), the T/C termination clause states that “[a]fter termination, the Contractor shall submit a final termination settlement proposal [“TSP”] to the Contracting Officer in the form and with the certification...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a recent Army commercial contract for leasing and maintenance of trucks, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held there was a prima facie showing of default, and found no merit in any of the excuses for failure to deliver the required trucks. SBA...
by Josh Pina | Feb 2, 2024 | FAR Facts, Uncategorized
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 3 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! On our next session we will cover: FAR Part 5 (Improper Business and Personal Conflicts of Interest) and Part 6 (Competition Requirements) ! As we prepare for our 3rd episode of Season 11,...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Contracting Officers generally have three ways in which they normally specify the minimum bid acceptance period (the time in which their prices remain fixed as stated in their offer): Standard form 33 (FAR 53.301-33) includes the following statement in block 12:...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
A recent appeal of a size protest at the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) demonstrates how important it is to use information mandated by the relevant regulations rather than data on a website when there is a discrepancy in...
by Josh Pina | Jan 22, 2024 | FAR Facts, Uncategorized
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 2 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! On our next session we will cover: FAR Part 3 (Improper Business and Personal Conflicts of Interest)! As we prepare for our 2nd episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 2 FAR Facts for...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 17, 2024 | Claims and Remedies
A recent straightforward case at the Court involving a claim that the Army breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing, as well as its implied duty to cooperate and not hinder resulted in a dismissal because it was beyond the statute of limitations. J. Star...
by Josh Pina | Jan 15, 2024 | FAR Facts, Uncategorized
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 1 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our first session will cover: FAR Part 1 (Federal Acquisition Regulations System) and FAR Part 2 (Definitions of Words and Terms)! As we prepare for our 1st episode of Season 11, here are...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a complex case, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals denied relief on a certified claim of $3.1 million for medical services where the contractor had billed for patient payments as inpatient status but the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) had only authorized...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Court of Claims recently made an unsurprising ruling in a case involving the transportation of 2,532 shipments of household goods for the Department of Defense (“DOD”), ruling that neither party had a legal right to alter the payment terms of the contracts. The...