Understanding government contract law / Terrence M. O'Connor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Connor, Terrence M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public contracts--United States.

Public contracts.

Government purchasing--Law and legislation--United States.

Government purchasing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This updated classic offers clear and concise explanations of the basic legal concepts of government contract law for professionals at any stage of their career. Written in straightforward language for contracting officers, contract administrators, contractors, subcontractors, and others in the procurement field, this new edition has been updated with new cases and regulations. The book breaks down the complex arena of government contract law into its three most basic parts: the contracting parties, the contract itself, and legal challenges. It begins by examining key aspects of the contracting officer's job and provides guidance for navigating its different and often conflicting demands. The government contractor's responsibilities and challenges are also outlined. Government contracts come in a lot more varieties than the typical commercial contract, and they also tend to be long and confusing. The second part of the book introduces the different types of legal agreements the government uses to buy the goods and services it needs—and addresses the challenges of writing a perfectly clear contract and guidelines for interpreting an ambiguous one. The book concludes with an overview of the government contract litigation process. This is an essential text for students preparing to do the work of government contracts, an indispensable guide for those new to the work, and a valuable reference for contracting personnel who seek solutions to specific issues they face in their day-to-day work.

Contents:

The contracting officer as judge

The contracting officer as sheriff

The contracting officer as defendant

The contracting officer as plaintiff

Contractor responsibilities

Types of procurement vehicles

Contract interpretation

Contract administration quirks

Federal litigation: suing the federal government

Protests

Claims

Costs of litigation.

Notes:

Previous edition published: 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523097760

1523097760

OCLC:

1057830182