Publisher's Synopsis
<p> Successful contract administration ensures that both parties fulfill their contractual obligations – and adapt to changing circumstances when necessary. No matter which side of the contract you’re on – government official or vendor – a firm grasp of contract procedures and legal requirements is essential for sound management and dispute resolution. <b><i>Administration of Government Contracts, Fourth Edition</i></b>, from The George Washington University Law School Government Contracts Program and CCH, provides expert guidance on all phases of the contract administration process. </p> <p> You will learn the best way to: </p> <ul> <li> Interpret contract terms accurately </li> <li> Handle differing site conditions </li> <li> Renegotiate terms to reflect changes </li> <li> Make price adjustments </li> <li> Resolve disputes without litigation </li> <li> Ensure prompt, full payment </li> <li> Terminate contracts </li> </ul> <p> Federal procurement legislation and court decisions have changed the way you can handle delays, determine payment policies and resolve disputes. This revised <b><i>Fourth Edition</i></b> explains the rules resulting from the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, the Competition in Contracting Act, the Prompt Payment Act and other key changes. Written by the pre-eminent authorities in government contracting, the unbiased analysis of important case law and decisions provides an overview of the current legal environment and helps you put everything in perspective. </p> <p> These handy tools help you access vital information quickly: </p> <ul> <li> Detailed table of contents and subject index help you search for specific guidance on key issues by subject area or alphabetically </li> <li> List of acronyms defines important government contracting terms </li> <li> Legal citations for more than 3,400 court, BCA and Comptroller General decisions will save you hours of research time </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
