1527 Contract Delays Flashcards

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What protects the contractor from sanctions for late performance when the event is, “beyond the control” of the contractor; without “fault or negligence” of the contractor; or unforeseeable?

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Excusable Delays

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Excusable delays give the contractor more _____ but not more _______.

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Time, money

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What are some examples of excusable delays?

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  • Strikes
  • Weather
  • Government Acts (contractual or sovereign)
  • Floods
  • Fires
  • Epidemics
  • Freight embargoes
  • Acts of God — singular, unexpected and irregular visitation of a force of nature
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What are delays generally directed by the KO such as, suspension of work clause under construction contracts, stop work clause; supplies, services, or R&D or Government Delay of Work, mandatory for FFP non-commercial supplies?

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Compensable (Govt.)Delays

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What kind of delays are normally not excused such as: Financial difficulties, Lack of facilities and equipment, Lack of materials, Lack of Know-how, Labor problems (in absence of a strike), and Vendor problems?

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Contractor Delays

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What is any combination of compensable, excusable, or contractor delays that occur at the same time?

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Concurrent Delays

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