Administration of Government Contracts
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Administration of Government Contracts
With the expected flood of numerous and fundamental regulatory changes to the acquisition process, the established case law will become more important than ever!
The Sixth Edition of the classic Administration of Government Contracts provides the latest updates on all facets of the process from Contract Interpretation, Changes, Property, Pricing of Adjustments, Terminations to the Disputes Process.
Learn expert strategies for reducing conflicts and managing the administration of government contracts.
Successful government contract administration ensures that both contractors and government agencies fulfill their contractual obligations — and adapt to changing circumstances when necessary. No matter which side of the contract you're on — government official or contractor — a firm grasp of contract procedures and legal requirements is essential for sound contract management and resolution of contract disputes.
Administration of Government Contracts, written by experts from The George Washington University Law School Government Contracts Program, provides expert guidance on all phases of the government contract performance and administration process.
You will learn the best way to:
- Interpret government contract terms accurately
- Handle differing site conditions
- Renegotiate terms to reflect changes
- Make contract price adjustments
- Resolve contract disputes without litigation
- Ensure prompt, full payment
- Terminate a contract
Comprehensive coverage and analysis of federal procurement legislation clarifies complex rules!
Federal procurement legislation and court and appeals board decisions have changed the way you can handle delays, determine payment policies and resolve disputes. This edition explains the rules resulting from the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, the Competition in Contracting Act, the Prompt Payment Act and other key changes.
Written by the preeminent authorities in federal government contracting, this unbiased analysis of important case law and decisions provides an overview of the current legal environment and regulations, helping you put everything in perspective.
Handy tools help you access vital government contract information quickly
Find authoritative information in seconds with these helpful aids:
- Detailed table of contents and subject index help you search for specific guidance on key issues by subject area or alphabetically such as federal procurement, contract management, sealed bidding, and more.
- Legal citations for more than 3,400 court, BCA and Comptroller General decisions will save you hours of research time
- Table of authorities guides you to information about key parts of the CFR, DAR, DFARS and FAR throughout the text
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A nationally recognized attorney and thought leader in government contract law, Jim Nagle is sought after for his valuable counsel as consultant, expert witness or arbitrator/mediator by the government and its federal contractors. He has unrivaled experience working on supply, services, international, major systems and construction contracts. Throughout his distinguished career, Jim has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, sureties, architects, engineers and all parties in the contracting process. Prior to joining the firm, he served as chief of the Logistics and Contract Law Branch of the Department of the Army staff and as a trial team chief in the Army's Contract Appeals Division.
Ralph C. Nash, Jr., is Professor Emeritus of Law of The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., from which he retired in 1993. He founded the Government Contracts Program of the university's National Law Center in 1960, was Director of the Program from 1960 to 1966 and from 1979 to 1984. He was Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Research and Projects, of the Law Center from 1966 to 1972. Professor Nash has specialized in the area of Government Procurement Law. He worked for the Navy Department as a contract negotiator from 1953 to 1959, and for the American Machine and Foundry Company as Assistant Manager of Contracts and Counsel during 1959 and 1960. Professor Nash is active as a consultant for government agencies, private corporations, and law firms on government contract matters. In recent years, he has served widely as neutral advisor or mediator/arbitrator in alternate dispute resolution proceedings. He is active in the Public Contracts Section of the American Bar Association, is a member of the Procurement Round Table, and is a Fellow and serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Contract Management Association. During the 1990s, Professor Nash was active in the field of acquisition reform. He served on the "Section 800 Panel" that recommended revisions to all laws affecting Department of Defense procurement, the Defense Science Board Task Force on Defense Acquisition Reform, and the Blue Ribbon Panel of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Content
- Contract Administration and Personnel
- Contract Interpretation
- Risk Allocation
- Changes
- Differing Site Conditions
- Delays
- Government Property
- Pricing of Adjustments
- Inspection, Acceptance and Warranties
- Default Termination, Damages and Liquidated Damages
- Termination for Convenience
- Payment and Discharge
- Contract Disputes