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Contract Claim

A formal written demand for payment, adjustment, or interpretation under the Contract Disputes Act.

When you see it

When an REA is denied and the dispute escalates.

Do you need it

Get counsel. Certification requirements and timelines are strict.

Where it comes from

Contract Disputes Act, FAR Part 33.

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Claim
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Contract Claim

A formal written demand for payment, adjustment, or interpretation under the Contract Disputes Act.

When you see it

When an REA is denied and the dispute escalates.

Do you need it

Get counsel. Certification requirements and timelines are strict.

Where it comes from

Contract Disputes Act, FAR Part 33.

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