Challenging a Termination for Default
Contractors seeking to challenge a termination for default may first have to file a claim with the contracting officer. The Government can terminate a contract for default if the contractor fails to timely perform or falls so far behind that the Government believes...
Having Technical Issues Sending Proposals to the Government? Who Bears the Responsibility? You or the Government?
Ever tried to send documents electronically to the Government only to later learn that they were not timely received (or received at all) due to issues with the Government’s servers or websites? It happens more frequently than you may think. And it’s a significant...
Misclassifying Workers on Davis-Bacon Projects Can Lead to False Claims Act Liability
The Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute (aka the Davis-Bacon Act) requires contractors and subcontractors on federal and federally funded construction projects to pay onsite laborers and mechanics no less than the applicable prevailing wage. Wage...
When is a Request for Equitable Adjustment a Claim?
Most government contractors are familiar with the disputes procedure on government contracts. A dispute arises between the contractor and the Government. The contractor submits a Request for Equitable Adjustment (“REA”) or a claim. If the contractor submits a REA...