Description
This three-day elective course will provide contracting and program personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the legal and practical implications of government contract claims. This course will dive into the specific application of construction contracting and the inherent differences in planning, negotiating, awarding, and avoiding claims. You will participate in engaging exercises, review and application of case law, and dynamic facilitator led discussions to further reinforce the learning objectives.
Learning Objectives
- Explain what constitutes a claim, the rules for preparing a claim, and how to respond to the filing of a claim
- Understand the background and general process of construction contract claims
- Issue and accept equitable adjustments
- Know the steps and alternative actions to claim resolution
- Identify claims that exist under circumstances other than the changes clause
- Understand the role and expectations of both the Board of Contract Appeals and the United States Court of Federal Claims
- Apply cost analysis to the construction contract to ensure proper standing and ensure best value to the government
NCMA Competencies
A.1, A.2, A.3, B., B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 4.0
Course ID
CSTN CLAIM-EL
Length
3 Days
CLPs
24
PDUs
24
Modality
In-person
Virtual
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