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Not To Be Heard: CBCA Dismisses a Contractor's Appeal of a Termination for Convenience for Lack of Jurisdiction

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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

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Six Essential Tips for Navigating the Contract Claims Process in Government Contracting

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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

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Lesson Learned: Board Holds that Only the Contracting Officer Can Bind the Government

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Most government contracts include a Changes clause (notably, FAR 52.243-1), which grants the Government the right to order changes to the scope of the contractor’s work. That clause also entitles the contractor to an...more

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How the End of Chevron Deference Could Impact Government Contractors

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On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which put an end to Chevron Deference. Chevron Deference was a doctrine that required courts to...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Federal Circuit Holds “Sum Certain” Requirement for CDA Claims Is Not Jurisdictional

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WHAT: After previewing earlier this year that it was reconsidering its existing precedent, the Federal Circuit held yesterday that the requirement that contractors state a “sum certain” in claims brought under the Contract...more

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BLOG: Could You Be the Target of a Government Claim?

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Most contractors know that they may submit a claim under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) if a problem arises during performance. However, many contractors are not aware that the government also has the ability to bring a...more

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The Contracting Officer Denied My Claim: Is It Time to Appeal?

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The Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) was intended to provide a straightforward process for contractors to resolve disputes that occur under a government contract. In short, a contractor may initiate a dispute by submitting a...more

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Contractors Need Not Wait To Pursue Delay Claims

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Do contractors need to wait for a project to be complete to file a delay claim? The answer is a resounding NO! There is no reason for a contractor to finance a government-caused delay for any longer than absolutely necessary....more

McCarter & English, LLP

Litigating Against the Government? Recent Decision Regarding Claim Certification Dispute Proves That Forrest Gump's Mama Was Right...

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Forrest Gump’s mama was a brilliant woman. As anyone who watched the 1994 Academy Award-winning classic can confirm, Mrs. Gump’s advice to her son provided an indispensable well of wisdom from which Forrest often drew to...more

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