Contractors that are a party to federal and DOD contracts can assert claims against the federal government. However, there are certain legal requirements to keep the claim intact. Defects in your claims submission can delay or sometimes even completely void the claim. Also, improperly submitted claims can prevent an appellate… Read more »
Environmental cleanup costs incurred with government contracts can be extremely high when applying Public Law 85-804. It is important to understand when you, as a government contractor, are liable for these costs and when you may be able to recover them from the Federal Government, potentially saving you millions of dollars. Allowable… Read more »
To get a government contract claim excused from performance due to defense to breach of contract of impossibility or commercial impracticability, you must inform the contracting officer early in the process. You cannot wait until the case is at the appeals level to bring it up. Failure to follow this simple… Read more »
When submitting construction contract claims against the Federal Government, or any service contract disputes, there are unique and dangerous rules and regulations that unaware companies. There is a common legal practice that many construction companies should be aware of. It is called preserving your right for a potential appeal…. Read more »
When Do You Qualify for Quantum Meruit Claim Recovery in Federal Government Contract Claims Against the Federal Government? If you have a written contract, this can be a tricky undertaking. Filing quantum meruit claims against the federal government can be confusing to businesses and individuals. Understanding what quantum meruit damages… Read more »
When faced with termination for default appeals, courts deciding government contract cases understand that a default termination is “a drastic sanction which should be imposed … only for good grounds and on solid evidence.” This was the decision on J.D.Hedin Construction Co. v. United States, 408 F.2d 424, 431 (Ct. Cl. 1969)…. Read more »
Government construction claims resolution and appeals in federal government contracts have become a nightmare for construction contractors that are filing disputes and appeals or initially submitting claims to the federal government. This is even true for settlement proposals in termination for convenience cases. The COFC or Board of Contract Appeals dismisses… Read more »
For government contractors, there are two primary mechanisms to address disputes related to federal government contracts: filing a government protest and filing a Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claim. While both processes aim to resolve disputes related to government contracts, they are distinct and differ in their procedures and outcomes. When… Read more »
A proposal risk not commonly considered in government contracts is how to avoid price increase claims. While contractors may assume that any unexpected cost increase during performance will be absorbed by the government, this is not always the case. In fact, a common mistake made by contractors during bid submission… Read more »
Oftentimes, a government contracts construction claims appeal is dismissed on appeal for lack of jurisdiction by the court. This can cost you a substantial amount of litigation fees only to find out that your case is dismissed on a technicality. To avoid such a peril, your must understand the basics when it… Read more »