Preparing and Defending Government Contract Claims

Overview

An advanced course for government and industry representatives in the techniques of preparing, presenting and defending claims which arise out of federal government contracts.

Government Contract Claims encompasses two full days of intense instruction. Its approach is balanced: dealing with contractors' claims against the Federal Government and Government claims against contractors. Each side is shown how to recognize, prepare and present claims and how to defend claims made against it. The course is designed both (a) for lawyers and (b) for non-lawyers (administrators, engineers, accountants, technical personnel) who must be able to spot potential claims, be sure those claims are timely filed, and provide essential backup for them.

In addition, the course director will use a number of practical exercises in an interactive session with the class to show how claims problems occur and are best dealt with in a practical setting.

Dates/Locations

No upcoming dates/locations at this time

Agenda

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration

9:00 – 12:00
1. The Contract Disputes Act of 1978
2. Contractor Claims and the Government Contract Disputes Process
3. Comparison with Requests for Equitable Adjustment
4. Government Claims

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 – 4:00 PM
1. Claim Recognition Checklist
2. Clause Identification Checklist
      a. Changes
      b. Delays and Stop Work Orders
      c. Differing Site Conditions
      d. Breach
      e. Termination for Convenience
3. Changes Clause
a. Right to Order
b. Contractor’s Duty to Proceed
c. Notice Requirements
d. Exceptions
e. Cardinal Changes
f. Constructive Changes

Day 2
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration

9:00 – 12:00 PM
1. Preparing the Claim
2. Pricing Claims
3. Presenting Claims to the Government
4. Certification Requirements
5. Responding to Government Claims and Disputes
6. Sponsored Subcontractor Claims

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 – 4:00 PM
1. Government’s Defense
2. Government Counterclaims
3. Terminations for Default and Convenience
4. Applicable Government Statutes
a. False Claims Act
b. False Statements Act
c. Truth in Negotiations Act
5. Appeals and Available Appeal Forums
6. Negotiating a Settlement
7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Experts

Edmund Amorosi

Partner, Haynes Boone

Edmund Amorosi represents clients in the government contracts and construction industries. He has appeared on behalf of clients in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies and boards, and in alternative dispute resolution settings including mediation and arbitration, both domestic an...

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Accreditation

See Individual Courses For Available Credits

Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.

CPE: Continuing Professional Education

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom

Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.

CPE Hours

This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit

Program Level: Basic

Program Prerequisite: None

Advance Preparation: None

Method: Group-Live

CLP: Continuous Learning Points

Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University

Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.

CLP Hours

This program is eligible for: 11.0 (CLP) hours of credit

CLE: Continuing Legal Education

States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.

Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.

CLE Hours

This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)

Travel

No travel information is available at this time

Level

100

Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
200

Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
300

Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
400

Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
500

Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.