The Government Manager's Guide to Contract Law
Will be published approx. on 1. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-56726-442-5 (ISBN)
Description
This practical volume offers clear and helpful guidance on the laws governing federal contracts. From information on the types of contracts used in government to ways to interpret those contracts, the book covers the basics that every government manager needs to know. Information on complying with ethics requirements in general, and in the solicitation process and contract administration in particular, is especially pertinent. The author also explains the government manager's liability both to the government and to the public. This book covers all the aspects of contract law that every government manager should know to be both effective and in compliance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Vienna
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56726-442-5 (9781567264425)
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Terrence M. O'Connor, LLM, has practiced government contract law for over 35 years. After 15 years as an attorney for the federal government, he entered private practice, focusing on litigation and teaching. He has tried more than 70 criminal jury cases and more than 30 civil/non-jury administrative hearings, including government contract claims before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and various Boards of Contract Appeals. He is the co-author of the Federal Contracting Answer Book and the author of Understanding Government Contract Law. He also writes monthly columns on recent court, GAO, and BCA decisions in the Management Concepts monthly newsletter, Federal Acquisition Report.