R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 22, 20174 minFirst Article Does Not Redefine Contract Specifications for AcceptanceIn a long and complex case, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) recently explained that a First Article Test (“FAT”)...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantFeb 20, 20173 minAgencies Cannot Pro-Rate Invoices Unless the Contract So StatesHave you ever had a situation where a Government Agency advised you that it would reduce or pro-rate your monthly services invoice for...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantFeb 2, 20174 minNew Contracting Officer is No Reason to Delay Decision on ClaimThe Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) requires timely final decisions on claims, except when there is a reasonable basis for a delay. (See...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantNov 30, 20163 minWhere Do Action Officers Dream Up These Schemes?In the Army, much of the staff work on the Army staff is performed by Action Officers (“AO”) whose job it is to “make things happen.” ...