This is session 4 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts Series 2026.
Cara Wulf identifies what to do when things go “wrong” during performance of a Government contract. She discusses the circumstances under which a request for an equitable adjustment (REA) to the contract should be made, and what to do if the request is not granted. She outlines the dispute resolution process, with particular focus on how to make a proper claim to a Government Contracting Officer, and what obligations the contractor and Government have during that process. Finally, Cara covers the appeals process, including a discussion of the unique fora available for disputes arising from Government contracts.