Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Claims
Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.28.19
The ASBCA in the reconsideration of Parsons Evergreene LLC, ASBCA No. 58634, stated that “the failure to argue alternative theories has consequences” and that it is not “the Board’s obligation to search the record for evidence of quantum to meet PE’s burden of proof.” In the entitlement and quantum decision on the Triarch issue, the Board held that while PE was entitled to recover the cost of applying Sherwin Williams paint, it could not determine the amount owed. In reconsideration, PE pointed the Board to documents in the record that would support a quantum calculation. The Board denied PE’s request stating that it would not grant reconsideration resulting from a new argument based on evidence in the record but not presented in PE’s post-hearing brief. Similarly, the Board denied PE’s request to reconsider its REA preparation claim because PE failed to present an argument or direct the Board to any evidence to support its claim that the REA preparation costs were incurred in furtherance of negotiations.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.01.25
DoD Establishes New DOGE Approval Process for ITC&MS and A&AS Contracts
On June 23, 2025, the DoD issued a memorandum, “Implementation of Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative,” to establish a new DOGE approval process for unclassified IT consulting and management services (ITC&MS) contracts or task orders (TOs), and advisory and assistance services (A&AS) contracts or TOs. The memorandum establishes a formal approval process, which directs DOGE to review and provide input for certain contract requirement packages included in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s May 27, 2025 directive, “Implementation of Executive Order 14222 – Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative” (“Contract Guidance”).
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Ninth Circuit Decision Underscores Increasing False Claims Act Risks to U.S. Importers
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