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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

What Constitutes a Reasonable Period of Time Under the Suspension-of-Work Clause?

In Granite Construction Company, ASBCA No. 62281 (November 1, 2023), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ("Board") addressed the issue of what constitutes a reasonable period of time to suspend work under the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

One Contractor Hurdle Defeated: Federal Circuit Holds That the “Sum Certain” Requirement for CDA Claims is Not Jurisdictional

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

ASBCA Confirms the “Goldilocks Principle” in Government Contract Appeals

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government...

Significant Government Contract Litigation: A Year in Review

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

Holland & Knight LLP

FAR Councils Soliciting Public Comments to Remove Contractors’ Right to Appeal Past Performance Evaluations

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For federal government contractors, agencies’ past performance evaluations are important. A favorable evaluation can result in a stronger customer relationship, an enhanced reputation, and a better chance of winning future...more

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