How Can Contractors Preserve Rights in the Wake of the 2018 Government Shutdown?

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Today, our colleagues Michael Rizzo, Glenn Sweat and John Jensen published their Alert titled The 2018 Government Shutdown – How Can Contractors Preserve Rights? Takeways from the Alert include:

  • Communicate with your Contracting Officers early and often regarding approvals and responses to inquiries.
  • Analyze current contracts. Assess contract funding levels, determine which contracts which must continue, and become familiar with Suspension of Work, Stop Work, and Government Delay of Work clauses.
  • Minimize financial damage and maintain continuity of operations and high employee morale.