An Analysis of Air Force Service Contract Cases Appealed to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine and qualify Air Force service contract cases appealed to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. Objectives were to: 1) Determine what types of service contracts are most likely to have disputes appealed to the ASBCA; 2) List the cases and claim categories and examine cases of the predominant claim categories of the cases appealed; and 3) Determine what lessons might be learned from the cases appealed. The study found that the services with the most appeals during the five year time period included Housekeeping and Base services; followed closely by Transportation and related services; and Maintenance, overhaul, repair, and modification of systems, supplies, and equipment. The predominant claim categories included Interpretation of Contracts, Changes and Board Procedures. The lessons to be learned from the cases range from the use of better communication between government personnel and the contractor, more care should be exercised in the preparation on specifications, and performability reviews might be conducted to ensure the specifications and requirements provide a sound basis for performance. Keywords: Contract administration; Federal law; Service contracts; Disputes; Claims. Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA201626
Entities
People
- Diane L. Bowden
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology