November 19, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTES

When national security went from threat condition alpha to delta on Sept. 11, 2001, business as usual changed for many industries beyond just the transportation sector. Perhaps most notable was the essential lockdown of most government facilities, including military installations. At Fort Benning, Georgia, a contractor was barred from entering the Army installation for almost six weeks following the attacks. Now, six years later, the ASBCA has determined that the contractor could not seek delay damages associated with the temporary work stoppage because the contractor’s exclusion from the compound was deemed a sovereign act. In addition to this week’s summary of the case, the 22-page decision of the ASBCA is worthy of a review for contractors that work on government projects.
Also this week, we look at the technical difference between a supplier and a subcontractor as they relate to a dispute involving steel fabrication. And, a jilted low bidder is unsuccessful in its attempt to win a contract. Past performance proves to be its downfall.

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