CFCM Dispute Resolution 4

Question 1

Under FAR 33.211, if a contracting officer issues a final decision on a claim over $100,000, the decision must be issued within how many days of receiving the claim?

Accepted Answer

60 days with notification of anticipated decision date required for complex claims

Answer

For claims over $100,000, the CO must issue a final decision within 60 days or notify the contractor of the anticipated decision date.

Question 2

Which BCA has jurisdiction over disputes arising from contracts with civilian agencies other than those with their own boards?

Accepted Answer

Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)

Answer

The CBCA consolidated most civilian agency BCAs and has jurisdiction over disputes from many federal civilian agencies.

Question 3

What is 'accord and satisfaction' in the context of federal contract disputes?

Accepted Answer

A settlement where both parties agree to accept something different from the original contract obligation

Answer

Accord and satisfaction occurs when parties mutually agree to settle a disputed obligation, typically for a lesser amount, extinguishing the original claim.

Question 4

A contractor submits a fraudulent claim under the False Claims Act. What is the potential civil penalty per false claim?

Accepted Answer

Up to $11,000 to $23,331 (inflation-adjusted)

Answer

The False Claims Act imposes civil penalties per false claim (inflation-adjusted) plus treble damages on top of the fraudulent amount.

Question 5

During an ASBCA hearing, what standard of review does the Board apply to the contracting officer's final decision?

Accepted Answer

De novo — the Board reviews the matter fresh without deference to the CO's decision

Answer

BCAs conduct de novo reviews, meaning they examine the facts and law independently without deferring to the CO's findings.

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CFCM Dispute Resolution 4