Recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency have led to a surge in contract cancellations, raising significant concerns for government contractors. Contracting Officer’s Discretion and Legal Boundaries - The...more
5/13/2025
/ Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Termination ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Default ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Efficiency ,
Settlement ,
Subcontractors
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit broke with earlier precedent and held that the sum certain requirement imposed on contractors is not jurisdictional and therefore cannot be grounds for dismissal late in the...more
When government agencies threaten termination for default, applicable regulations offer strategies and defenses to help contractors protect their interests.
Because of the dire consequences that follow default...more
The Board’s jurisdiction attaches when the contracting officer renders a final decision or a deemed denial, and a later finding by the contracting officer that fraud is suspected will not deprive the Board of jurisdiction....more
In this fourth and final installment of our Section 809 Panel alerts, we explore the recommended changes to update and eliminate burdensome aspects of certain socioeconomic and small business requirements for Department of...more
1/30/2019
/ Berry Amendment ,
Buy American Act ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
NDAA ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Service Contract Act ,
Set-Asides ,
Small Business