Government Contracts Litigation

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Government contracts litigation encompasses disputes arising from the federal procurement process, including bid protests challenging contract awards, claims under the Contract Disputes Act for breach of contract or equitable adjustments, and appeals to specialized tribunals. This area of law involves unique rules and forums not found in private commercial litigation.</p><h2>Key Forums</h2><ul><li><strong>Government Accountability Office (GAO):</strong> Bid protests challenging contract awards</li><li><strong>Court of Federal Claims:</strong> Bid protests and Contract Disputes Act claims</li><li><strong>Boards of Contract Appeals:</strong> Agency-level appeals of contracting officer decisions</li><li><strong>Federal Circuit:</strong> Appeals from the Court of Federal Claims and Boards of Contract Appeals</li></ul>