1527 Contract Delays Flashcards
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?
Excusable Delays
Excusable delays give the contractor more _____ but not more _______.
Time, money
What are some examples of excusable delays?
- 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
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?
Compensable (Govt.)Delays
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?
Contractor Delays
What is any combination of compensable, excusable, or contractor delays that occur at the same time?
Concurrent Delays