Understanding Termination for Convenience Settlement Proposal Appeals

After the government exercises its rights to terminate your contract under the termination for convenience clause, you then have to submit your damages in a termination for convenience settlement proposal. It must be done within one year.  Therefore, you must develop your settlement posture early. The government will almost always… Read more »

Breach of Contract Termination Letter

Drafting a contract termination letter starts with the basis for the termination and making sure that the underlying reason for the letter does not breach the contract. This section deals primarily with when you receive a contract termination letter from the federal government. This can be for a termination for… Read more »

Government Termination of Contract Notice – CEO’s Biggest Fear

As CEO of the company, receiving the government’s contract termination letter is one of the sudden blows that you do not usually dream of seeing. Your anticipated profits and the future of your business are at risk. Whether the agency terminates for cause or convenience, developing an immediate response is critical…. Read more »

FAR Termination for Convenience Clause – How Does it Work?

Many government contractors struggle to understand their rights when the agency imposes a notice of termination for convenience or termination for default under the FAR. There are a myriad of situations that could amplify a contractor’s rights or, conversely, minimize them.  Introduction The FAR termination for convenience clause is a crucial aspect… Read more »

SBA 8a Termination & Early 8a Program Graduation

An  SBA 8(a)termination or graduation appeal is an appeal from an 8(a) BD termination or graduation determination, made by the Director, Office of Business Development (CFR 124.301-304). A small business can be terminated early from the 8(a) Program for situations such as: noncompliance of the reporting criteria; failure to maintain the business… Read more »

CPARS Ratings, Fapiis Past Performance and Contractor Integrity Data

CPARS Ratings, Fapiis Past Performance and Contractor Integrity Data – What Every Federal Government Contractor Needs to Know By Cheryl E. Adams, Esq. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS Rating Scale) exists to provide government source selection officials (SSOs) with a variety of types of information that SSOs need… Read more »

Government Procurement Fraud & Avoiding Criminal Liability

Theodore P. Watson, Esq. (Federal Government Procurement Fraud Attorney)  Government procurement fraud schemes with any federal contract can create a nightmare for company owners and employees. Several procuring agencies must guard taxpayer dollars and ensure that the procurement process and the performance of contracts are all done with integrity and… Read more »