How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line
Additional Compensation from the Government: A Brief Comparison of REAs and Claims
Going to the Court of Federal Claims or the Boards of Contract Appeal
The U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently addressed whether a contractor is entitled to the recovery of monetary damages arising from a negative CPAR rating issued by the government. The Board's decision in...more
How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line - When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance...more
Appeal of Samho Enterprise, ASBCA No. 63587 (Aug. 13, 2025) - The Bottom Line: The Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) requires that if a contractor submits a claim for payment to the Government, the claim must include a “sum...more
When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately,...more
At a time when government agencies are terminating contracts for convenience at an increasingly high rate, a recent decision by the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Blankson v. Agency for International Development,...more
In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for successfully navigating the contract claims process under federal procurement...more
The Board docketed 17 fewer new appeals in fiscal year (FY) 2024 than it docketed in FY 2023. The Board docketed more cases than it resolved in FY 2024....more
A letter from the contracting officer unequivocally directing the contractor to exclude specific costs from its cost submissions as unallowable may not be an appealable final decision. Contractors should seek...more
On Aug. 17, 2018, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) published a final rule amending its rules of procedures which will be effective for cases filed with the board on or after Sept. 17, 2018. The CBCA's current...more
Last year provided a number of important claims and cases that further developed various aspects of litigation regarding the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). The major issues raised in some of the more notable claims include...more