What does CDA stand for?

Specifically, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, 41 U.

Similarly, the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (CDA) also has, since March 1, 1979, required agencies to reimburse the Judgment Fund for payments to claimants in cases involving federal contract disputes.

During performance, however, the government terminated the contract and Key filed a claim under the Contract Disputes Act ("CDA") directly with the government challenging the basis of the termination.

HOUSTON -- Bracewell & Giuliani LLP partner and government contracts expert Anthony (Tony) Anikeeff will be speaking on the latest developments of the Contract Disputes Act at the American Bar Association Section of Contract Law meeting Nov.

It then submitted a certified claim under the Contract Disputes Act for an adjustment of the contract price and performance time, alleging defective specifications and breach of duties to cooperate and disclose superior knowledge.

The No FEAR Act is similar to the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) of 1978, which holds agencies accountable for payment in contract disputes.

Since the Air Force is also required to pay Contract Disputes Act interest on claims from the date of the contracting officer's final decision until payment is made, quicker resolution significantly reduces the Air Force's interest" (40) As a result, the Air Force has saved millions in interest payments.

Other topics include financial exposure; frivolous claims; timing of cases; alternative dispute resolution procedures; termination for convenience clause and termination for default; sovereign immunity; the Contract Disputes Act, False Claims Act, and Anti-Kickback Act; the statute of limitations of administrative tribunals; the role of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims; bid protests; the differences between government contracts and commercial contracts; the role of a contracting officer; how government contract dispute cases arise; and the characteristics of cases that often go to trial.