Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
Understanding the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) is responsible for resolving disputes related to government contracts. The CBCA primarily hears appeals from contractors who have disputes with various federal agencies regarding issues such as contract performance, payment, and other contract-related matters.
The board comprises administrative judges who review evidence, hear arguments, and make decisions to resolve contract disputes between contractors and the government. Its objective is to provide a fair and impartial forum for resolving disagreements and ensuring that government contracts are executed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. The decisions made by the CBCA are legally binding and can be appealed to higher courts if necessary.
How an FPG Government Contracts Attorney Can Help
If it appears you have an issue that might need to be appealed to the CBCA, it is best to contact a Civilian Board of Contract Appeals attorney as early as possible. Our attorneys offer a unique set of skills in the following areas:
- Civilian Board of Contract Appeals jurisdiction disputes
- Disputes under the Contract Disputes Act
- Termination for Default cases
- Federal contract claim appeal after lower court appeals have been exhausted
- Disputes regarding construction contracts
- Construction scope changes and differing worksite conditions
- Quantum cases
- Equitable compensation adjustments
- Subcontractor contract claims and disputes
- Contract litigation for general services
Contract Appeals Attorneys You Can Trust
Our CBCA attorneys can verify which agency has the authority to rule on the submission of your appeal even before you file it. This can prevent your company from wasting valuable personnel, time, and other resources and reduce the risk of missing critical deadlines due to unnecessary delays.
We review your case and determine if it merits an appeal submission. In addition, we can verify whether or not you have preserved or exhausted your company’s right to file an appeal with the appropriate lower court level. We can also verify whether or not you have fulfilled the requirements of the Contract Disputes Act before filing your claim with the Contracting Officer.
Our experienced team of Civilian Board of Contract Appeals attorneys can help your company avoid the common procedural issues that cause many appeals to be denied or dismissed entirely. Contact us today to see how we can help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Government contracting refers to the process through which federal, state, or local government agencies purchase goods and services from private businesses or individuals to fulfill their operational needs and public services.
Government contracting is regulated by various laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific regulations, the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the False Claims Act, and various socio-economic programs.
The FAR is a set of rules and guidelines issued by the federal government that govern the acquisition process for all executive agencies. It covers various aspects of contracting, including procurement procedures, contract administration, and contractor responsibilities.
We assist clients by reviewing and understanding relevant regulations, ensuring they have appropriate policies and procedures in place, providing training on compliance, and conducting internal audits to identify and address potential issues.
A bid protest is a formal complaint filed by a bidder or offeror who believes that a government procurement process was conducted unfairly, improperly, or in violation of procurement laws and regulations.