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Claims Processing & Investigation Flashcards

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  1. A contractor files a claim at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims instead of a Board of Contract Appeals. What is the filing deadline from receipt of the CO's final decision?

    Answer: 12 months

    A contractor must file suit at the Court of Federal Claims within 12 months of receiving the contracting officer's final decision.

  2. Under FAR 33.103, what is the preferred method for resolving contract disputes before formal claims are filed?

    Answer: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques

    FAR 33.103 encourages the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques to resolve disputes before the formal claims process.

  3. When a contracting officer fails to issue a final decision within the required timeframe, what right does the contractor have?

    Answer: The contractor may treat the delay as a final decision denial and appeal

    If the CO fails to issue a final decision within the required time, the contractor may treat the failure as a denial and proceed with an appeal.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a valid basis for a government claim against a contractor?

    Answer: Lost profits the government expected from the contract

    The government does not claim lost profits as damages; it may recover excess re-procurement costs, liquidated damages, and overpayments.

  5. A subcontractor has a dispute with the prime contractor. Under the CDA, can the subcontractor file a claim directly with the government CO?

    Answer: No, CDA claims can only be filed by the prime contractor against the government

    The CDA governs disputes between the government and prime contractors; subcontractors must pursue claims through the prime contractor, who sponsors them upward.

  6. What is the purpose of a 'sponsored claim' in federal contracting disputes?

    Answer: A prime contractor submitting a subcontractor's claim on the subcontractor's behalf against the government

    A sponsored claim occurs when the prime contractor adopts and submits a subcontractor's claim to the government as its own, since subcontractors lack direct CDA standing.

  7. Under the Anti-Kickback Act, what is the maximum criminal fine per violation for an individual?

    Answer: $250,000

    The Anti-Kickback Act provides for criminal fines up to $250,000 per violation for individuals, plus up to 10 years imprisonment.