Using the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 to pursue claims against the government arising from a government contract.  Distinguishing CDA claims from informal requests for equitable adjustment (REA), and deciding when to submit a claim.

Contractors draft and submit Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA’s) and "claim" documents to persuade the other contracting parties (often Government agencies) that an adjustment to the contract is needed, due to events occurring after award and generally during performance. Such adjustments may consist of either an increase or decrease to the contract price or an adjustment to other terms and conditions—such as schedule. 

Understanding the proper use of defective specification arguments when submitting a claim or REA to the government to recover costs on your government contract.

This text contains a comprehensive explanation of the Federal Government REA process. Contractors draft REA and “claim” documents to persuade the other contracting parties (often Government agencies) that an adjustment to the contract is needed, due to events occurring after award and generally during performance. Such adjustments may consist of either an increase or decrease to the contract price or an adjustment to other terms and conditions—such as schedule.