To assert a claim for monetary relief, the claimant must seek a "sum certain." A monetary claim that does not state a sum certain may be denied by the Contracting Officer and denied by the Board of Contract Appeals for...more
The ASBCA restrictively interpreted standard release language in a government modification.
In the Sauer Construction case, ambiguous release language couldn't bar a remediation claim, highlighting the need for clear...more
In H&L Contracting, LLC, ASBCA Nol. 63695 (November 21, 2024), the contractor sought to recover for cost overruns it incurred in connection with a dredging contract. The contractor had to utilize an ocean-going dredge to...more
Contractors frequently execute modifications for extra work without considering the impact the boilerplate broad release language in the modification may have on future claims. Government agencies often seek dismissal of a...more