Litigation + Investigations
Contract Appeals (Armed Services + Civilian Boards)
Disputes arising under federal government contracts can have significant financial and operational consequences for contractors. Fluet attorneys have deep experience representing clients before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), helping them navigate complex appeals and procedural requirements under the Contract Disputes Act. We work closely with contractors to evaluate the merits of potential claims and appeals, develop effective litigation strategies, and advocate for outcomes that align with both legal and business objectives.
Our team has represented contractors of all sizes in matters involving contract interpretation, cost allowability, cost allocability, equitable adjustments, terminations, negative performance evaluations, and other disputes. Whether pursuing a claim or appealing a Contracting Officer Final Decision (COFD), Fluet’s litigators are committed to ensuring our clients are positioned to achieve the most advantageous resolution based on the facts, governing regulations, and strategic considerations unique to each case.
Our clients benefit from Fluet’s past experience, including:
- Managing complex cost disputes involving FAR cost principles, DCAA audits of final indirect cost rate proposals, and government claims for allegedly unallowable costs.
- Litigating termination‑related matters, including improper terminations for cause or default, securing conversions of default terminations to terminations for convenience, and negotiating favorable termination for convenience settlements.
- Challenging adverse Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings that threaten contractors’ competitive standing.
- Handling sponsored subcontractor claims and disputes.
- Litigating appeals involving statute of limitations arguments under the Contract Disputes Act.
- Advocating for contractors and resolving disputes via Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and settlement negotiations before the Boards.
