Changes and Equitable Adjustments in Government Contracting

Changes and Equitable Adjustments in Government Contracting - An eBook

Name

Phone

Organization

Download

Sep 3, 2024Suzy Sutherland

The document provides an overview of contract changes in Government contracting, including the different types of modifications and the unique powers of Contracting Officers.

The 5 most important points explicitly mentioned in the document are:

The Contracting Officer in Government contracting has the authority to direct contractors to perform changed work, as granted by the Changes Clause in all Government contracts.
There are three types of contract changes: Bilateral, Unilateral, and Constructive, each with specific definitions and procedures in the FAR.
Equitable adjustments must be made by the Contracting Officer if a change impacts cost or time, with contractors needing to assert their right to an adjustment within 30 days.
Different Government contract types have specific Changes Clauses that define the Contracting Officer's authority and possible adjustments.
Changes Clauses provide a framework for managing contract modifications, including price, time, and impacts on unchanged work.

Experts

Jeremy Becker Welts

Government Contracting Instructor

Jeremy Welts began the practice of law following graduation from William & Mary Law School in 1986. He initially worked as an associate attorney in commercial litigation for a law firm in New England until 1989, when he was hired by NASA Langley Research Center as an Attorney Advisor. At NASA La...

See Full Bio