1527 Contract Delays

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

Excusable Delays

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Time, money

Question 3

What are some examples of excusable delays?

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

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?

Answer 4

Compensable (Govt.)Delays

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

Contractor Delays

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Concurrent Delays