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Learn More About Government Contracts and Awards
The U.S. government is the single largest producer of goods and services in the world. Three major things distinguish government acquisitions from private sector contracts:
- Government contracts are subject to numerous statutes, regulations, and policies to encourage maximum competition, proper spending of taxpayer money, and the advancement of socioeconomic goals.
- Government’s special status as a sovereign entity requires claims and litigation to follow the unique procedures of the Contract Disputes Act.
- Government contracts contain mandatory clauses that give the government special contractual rights, including the right to unilaterally change the contract terms and conditions or even terminate the contract.
Government contract claims are subject to the Contract Disputes Act, which requires the claim to be presented first to the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to contractually bind the U.S. government through the award, administration, and termination of government contracts.
The Contracting Officer
After the Contracting Officer’s Final Decision, the claim may be appealed to either the United States Court of Federal Claims (CFC) or to one of the Boards of Contract Appeals. After either venue, the claim may be appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and finally to the Supreme Court. The General Accountability Office (GAO) has the authority to hear bid protests, which are challenges to an award, proposed award, or terms of a solicitation of a federal contract.
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The Whay Law Firm in Washington D.C. has been providing outstanding service to government contractors, including small and mid-sized firms, Fortune 500 companies, and international organizations for more than 20 years. Contact us online or call (202) 448-9677 to schedule your free initial consultation today.
