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 »
Failure to Follow SBA Mentor Protege Program Joint Venture Rules 13 CFR 124.513, 13 CFR 125.8 and 13 CFR 125.9 Can Cost You the Contract. Get Help Positioning Your Company for GSA’s OASIS UNRESTRICTED Contract Program. The Small Business Administration 8a SBA Mentor Protégé Program Joint Venture rules have significant… Read more »
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA penalties and violations can be premised upon your efforts in due diligence or otherwise seek to determine whether there was a legitimate business purpose for the use of a “middleman” or consultant. Under the FCPA anti bribery provisions, this is especially true when conducting… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. ( Federal FAR. Novation of Contract Law Lawyer) Are you a federal government contractor who needs help navigating the complex process of novating contracts? Or maybe you’re a business owner facing the daunting task of novating contracts during a purchase or sale. Whatever your situation, we’re… 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 »
Contract Claims Certification and Appeals Requirements When reviewing the Contract Disputes Act certification requirements for litigation and appeals, a costly mistake made by government contractors is to submit a claim against the government but not follow the claim certification requirements of the Act. Another mistake is to file a government… Read more »
A contract dispute may come in varying shapes and sizes. Whether you are a Government contractor or a Small Business, contracts dispute can take a toll on your work and ultimately cost you money. While the best option is to have an attorney draft or review any contract before signing,… Read more »
Many contractors often ask what is a latent defect (patent vs latent)? Knowing the answer is essential to your decision on whether or not to litigate the dispute. A patent defect and latent defect situation on government contracts can severely impact the cost of performance both for the agency and… Read more »
A Unilateral contract is vastly different from a bilateral contract. The elements of a contract are previously discussed in our Contracts article. There are two main types of contracts: bilateral and unilateral. A Promise for Performance. By comparing the difference between Bilateral and Unilateral Agreements, a bilateral contract constitutes a… Read more »