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Recent Decision Highlights the Potential Pitfalls in General Releases

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. Claims under TOs 22 and 25 were the subject of a contracting officer’s final decision, the denials of which T.H.R. brought suit in the Court of Federal Claims on the TO 26 claim.

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ASBCA Says “Not So Fast” to Contractors Seeking Relief from Pandemic Impacts

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued a decision regarding a contractor’s claim for increased performance costs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Navy denied the claim, and the contractor appealed that decision to the ASBCA. The Navy denied these requests.

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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

United States , the plaintiff-contractor agreed with the defendant-federal government to build a post office in which plaster column models and ornamental work were to be supplied by the government. The claims were made by the contractor on its own behalf, as well as on the behalf of its subcontractor. A Transportation Example.

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Bidding Requirements

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. If this occurs not only would you be in breach of the agreement but you may not be able to avail yourself of the judicial system of the project state in a claim situation. Regards, Paul. Become compliant before the bid is due.

Bidding 100
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Bidding Requirements

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. If this occurs not only would you be in breach of the agreement but you may not be able to avail yourself of the judicial system of the project state in a claim situation. Regards, Paul. Become compliant before the bid is due.

Bidding 100
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Bidding Requirements

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. If this occurs not only would you be in breach of the agreement but you may not be able to avail yourself of the judicial system of the project state in a claim situation. Regards, Paul. Become compliant before the bid is due.

Bidding 100
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Additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses

Job Order Contracting

JOC is most applicable to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) organization on an Army installation or community and USACE MSCs/District Offices. The students will understand the overall process of contract changes, modifications, and claims processes in accordance with the FAR and AFARS. Class Type: Classroom. classification, etc.

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