EDITOR'S NOTES | Issue 4-28
publication date: Jul 16, 2006
What do improper paperwork, confusing verbiage, lack of documentation and tardy filing dates have in common? All these issues arise in this week’s cases and come to us courtesy of a variety of government organizations—the Navy, Army, Corps of Engineers and the Federal Highway Administration.
The contractor ends up on the losing side in three out of the four cases. Not following a contract’s instructions, not paying attention to contract specifics, and trying to blame shoddy work on alleged defective plans won’t persuade the courts to favor a contractor.
In the fourth synopsis, which summarizes two cases, the contracting officer failed to communicate with the contractor in a timely manner, warranting the contractor’s appeal to the ASBCA. What’s the lesson? If the CO doesn’t respond to a payment request, it’s as good as an official denial in the eyes of the board, which opens up the way for a legitimate appeal.
Finally, we wrap up this week’s issue with a new column, On the Move. We’ll tell you who’s been hired and who’s been promoted. You can add your company’s news to the list by e-mailing us at editor@wpl.net.
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