Lifecycle of a Claim, Part I: Identifying the Change and Providing Notice
Welcome to our new “Lifecycle of a Claim” series. This series will explore the Contract Disputes Act claims process, with practical guidance stemming from recent case law every step of the way.
The claims landscape for government contractors can be a minefield of both procedural and substantive issues. Through this series, we are providing a guide to one common type of claim: those arising out of a “change” to the contract.
We are pleased to introduce this infographic (click here or the image below to expand), which illustrates the lifecycle of a typical claim:
This post focuses on Steps 1 and 2 of this process: identifying when a change has occurred and providing timely notice to the Contracting Officer.
To read the full post, please visit our Government Contracts Navigator blog.