Claims and disputes

Resolve contract disagreements the right way: know what counts as a claim under the Contract Disputes Act, certify and submit it properly, get a contracting officer's final decision, pick the right forum and meet every deadline.

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1. What counts as a claimThe Contract Disputes Act, and the difference between a claim and an ordinary request.2 min read · 5-question quiz
2. Submitting and certifying a claimThe six-year limit, the certification for claims over $100,000, and when interest starts.2 min read · 5-question quiz
3. The contracting officer's final decisionDecision deadlines, deemed denials, and your duty to keep working during a dispute.2 min read · 5-question quiz
4. Boards or the Court of Federal ClaimsChoosing where to appeal a final decision, and the deadlines for each forum.2 min read · 5-question quiz
5. Resolving disputes in practiceAlternative dispute resolution, documentation and a practical path to settlement.2 min read · 5-question quiz

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