William Pannier, Senior Counsel in our
Los Angeles office
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently released
its Report of Transactions and Proceedings for FY2015. The data
reveals some interesting trends and provides useful guidance for
contractors considering their options on appeal. Cases before the
ASBCA routinely involve appeals of claims arising under contracts
with government agencies, including the Army, Navy, Air Force and
other defense agencies such as the Corps of Engineers, DLA and
DCMA, as well as the CIA, NASA and even the Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority. The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
hears appeals with respect to the remaining federal agencies and
reports its results separately. As an alternative to filing
appeals with either of the Boards, contractors can appeal claims to
the Court of Federal Claims. We will analyze data from the
Civilian Board and the Court in future posts.
