Understanding Government Cure Notices

Whay Law Assists Government Contractors Respond to Cure Notices

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Whay Law Firm, located in Washington, D.C., is a competitive government bid protest law office, with extensive experience representing small- and medium-sized government contractors in Washington D.C. Maryland and Virginia. Whay Law Firm expertly handles a full array of issues faced by companies doing business with the federal government, including assisting clients who have received a Cure Notice of contract termination for default.

What is a Cure Notice?

Federal government procurement contracts include a clause that allows the government agency to terminate the contract if the contractor has defaulted on the terms of the contract. A termination for default has serious consequences for the contractor:

  • Unexpected additional expenses
  • Loss of revenue
  • Marred performance record
  • Damaged reputation
  • Loss of eligibility for future bids

If the contractor fails to make progress or fails to perform any other provision of the contract, the Agency Contracting Officer (ACO or CO) will issue a “Cure Notice”. The cure notice must be in writing and specifically state what failure exists and provide 10 days to ‘cure’ the failure.

How to Avoid Costly Errors When Responding to a Cure Notice

Cure notices require the contractor to remediate the defect within 10 days, so evidence of when the notice was received is critical. Requests for extension should always be in writing and the response should be retained. You may want to document the actions that will resolve the defect and prevent future failures. Your attorney can assess the specific details of the cure notice and recommend additional actions. With a strong legal defense, you will maximize your chance of success.

Whay Law Firm in Washington D.C. Can Help

Your reputation with federal government agencies deserves the best legal advice. It is imperative that you provide a legally sound and timely response to the contracting officer’s notice. If you have received a show cause or cure notice, contact Whay Law Firm in Washington D.C. immediately. We will help you understand the government’s action and determine your next steps. Our full-service government contracts law firm is dedicated to providing outstanding legal service to government contractors throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Our offices are located in close proximity to Federal offices, including the Small Business Administration.

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