Changes and claims arise from a variety of sources, and often, the contractor is entitled to extra costs and/or time extensions. But demonstrating to the government your entitlement to additional compensation in not always clear cut or straightforward. Various federal contract provisions and FAR clauses may support your position, some better than others. Similarly, properly documenting, preparing and submitting your claim may also affect your claims recovery success rates.

In this 90-minute webinar, Roy Mitchell will draw from his extensive experience to help train prime contractors and subcontractors how to recognize and document potential claims for time extensions and additional compensation on their contracts with the U.S. government. More importantly, Roy will provide practical tips on how to present claims in a manner most likely to avoid litigation and achieve a satisfactory settlement without the necessity of hiring lawyers or claim consultants to assist you.

Learning Objectives

• Determine what clauses under federal government supply and construction contracts provide rights to recover additional compensation.
• Learn how to recognize and document changes, including extra work, contract interpretation, over-inspection, changed conditions, delays and disruptions.
• Understand the breadth of the FAR/DFAR Changes clause and other equitable adjustment clauses.
• Learn how to protect your rights when a claim arises.
• Determine what costs and damages can be claimed; what is the role of cost accounting standards and DCAA.
• Learn the key elements of successful claims.
• Understand how to develop checklists for success.
• Learn how to draft and present your claims in the most persuasive manner.
• Identify specific pitfalls of the claims process to avoid.
• Strategies for making the deal.
• And much, much more!