FAC Claims Processing & Investigation 2

Question 1

Under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), what is the statute of limitations for submitting a contractor claim?

Accepted Answer

6 years from accrual

Answer

The CDA requires that contractor claims be submitted within 6 years after the claim accrues.

Question 2

A contracting officer issues a final decision on a claim. Within how many days must a contractor appeal to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA)?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

A contractor must appeal a contracting officer's final decision to a Board of Contract Appeals within 90 days of receipt.

Question 3

Which FAR clause is mandatory in all contracts subject to the Contract Disputes Act and governs the disputes process?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.233-1, Disputes

Answer

FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, is the mandatory clause that establishes the disputes process under the CDA.

Question 4

A contractor submits a claim for $175,000. The contracting officer believes the amount is inflated. What must the CO do before issuing a final decision?

Accepted Answer

Investigate and issue a final decision within 60 days

Answer

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

Question 5

What distinguishes a 'claim' from a 'request for equitable adjustment' (REA) under the CDA?

Accepted Answer

A claim is a written demand seeking a CO final decision as a matter of right

Answer

A claim is a written demand seeking a contracting officer's final decision as a matter of right, while an REA is a request for voluntary adjustment before a claim is filed.

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FAC Claims Processing & Investigation 2