1532-Contract Disputes, Appeals and Extraordinary Contract Actions

Question 1

What is the definition of a Claim?

Answer 1

A written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract

Must be certified

Question 2

What is the Contract Disputes Act of 1978?

Answer 2

Establishes procedures and requirements for asserting and resolving claims subject to the Act

The Act also provides for:
Payment of interest on contractor claims
Certification of contractor claims
Civil penalty for contractor claims that are fraudulent or based on a misrepresentation of fact

Question 3

How long do contractors have to file a claim?

Answer 3

Contractor’s have 6 years to file a claim unless the parties agree to a shorter time period

Question 4

How long does the contracting officer have after review of the claim and all associated facts to include legal review to issue a final decision?

Answer 4

The contracting officer has 60 days to issue a final decision.

Question 5

When does a claim need to be certified?

Answer 5

Any claim exceeding $100,000 shall be certified in writing by the contractor.

Question 6

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Answer 6

The objective of using ADR procedures is to increase the opportunity for relatively inexpensive and expeditious resolution of issues in controversy.

Also known as Partnering