Performance of Government Contracts (Law 503-20)
Spring 2005, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in Room L202
Syllabus
Preliminary: Updated 4/05/05
Assignments remain subject to change...
| Prof. Frederick J. Lees
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Prof. Steven Schooner
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Prof.
Christopher Yukins Room STU 209 (202) 994-9992 cyukins@law.gwu.edu Office Hours: by appointment |
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Required Text: Administration of Government Contracts (Nash & Cibinic, 3d ed., 1995). Supplemental Texts: The Government Contracts Reference Book (Nash, Schooner & O'Brien, 2d ed., 1998) (strongly recommended). Federal Procurement Law, (Nash & Cibinic, 3rd ed., Vol. II, 1980) (should be on reserve in the library). Additional Readings: Other materials, as listed below and distributed in class. Grading: Two take-home research and discussion problems (answers strictly limited to 1000 words) will make up two thirds (66%) of your grade. A two-hour final exam will account for the other third (34%). In addition, consistent with our expectations for your performance in the classroom, we reserve the right to adjust grades for class attendance, preparation, and participation. Reading: Familiarity with the material in the textbook is essential to successful performance in this course. (If you are pressed for time, you should at least skim the assigned reading.) In addition, careful, critical reading of the assigned cases permits meaningful class participation, which in turn will assist in developing the issue spotting and analytical skills that play a key role in the graded course work. Further, we recommend that each student should volunteer to discuss at least one case in class during the course of the semester. |
January 11 (Schooner) |
Chapter 1 - Contract
Administration and Personnel |
January 13 (Lees) |
Chapter 2 - Contract
Interpretation Text: Pages 143-199 WPC Enterprises Inc. v. U.S., 163 Ct. Cl. 1, 323 F.2d 874 (1963) S.O.G. of Arkansas v U.S., 212 Ct. Cl., 125, 546 F.2d 367 (1977) |
January 18 (Yukins) |
Chapter 2- Contract
Interpretation (Continued) Chapter 3 - Risk Allocation
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| January 20 | Inauguration: No Class |
January 25 (Schooner) |
Chapter 3 - Risk
Allocation (Continued) Text: Pages 267-297; 307-312 Lewis-Nicholson, Inc. v. U.S., 213 Ct. Cl. 192, 550 F.2d 261 (1977) Foster Wheeler Corp. v. U.S., 206 Ct. Cl. 533, 513 F.2d 588 (1975) |
January 27 (Yukins) |
Chapter 3 - Risk
Allocation (Continued) Text: Pages 300-321; 341-380 Winstar Corp. v. U.S., 116 S. Ct. 2432 (1996) |
February 1 (Lees) |
Chapter 4 - Changes
Text/Clauses: Pages 381-420, 1319-1323, 1327-1329, 1349 J.D. Hedin Construction Co. v. U.S. 171 Ct. Cl. 70, 347 F.2d 285 (1965) Edward R. Marden Corp. v. U.S., 194 Ct. Cl. 799, 442 F.2d 364 (1971) General Dynamics Corp. v. U.S. 585 F. 2d 457 (1978) W.H. Armstrong and Co. v. U.S. 98 Ct. Cl. 519 (1943) |
February 3 (Yukins) |
Chapter 4 - Changes
(Continued) Text: Pages 429-486 |
Feburary 8 (Lees) |
Chapter 5 - Differing
Site Conditions |
February 10 (Yukins) |
Chapter 6 - Delays Text/Clauses: Pages 543-586, 1331-1332 U.S. v. Brooks-Callaway Co., 318 U.S. 120 (1943) Carnegie Steel Co. v. U.S., 240 U.S. 156 (1916) |
February 15 (Schooner) |
Chapter 6 - Delays
(Continued) Text: Pages 586-618 Fruehauf Corp. v. U.S. 218 Ct. Cl. 456, 587 F. 2d 486 (1978) Hoel-Steffen Construction Co., v. U.S., 197 Ct. Cl. 561, 456 F.2d 760 (1972) |
February 17 (Schooner) |
Chapter 7 - Government
Property Text/Clauses: Pages 619-668, 1363-1375 Chromalloy American Corp., 76-2 BCA ¶ 11,997 Winston Brothers Co. v. U.S., 198 Ct. Cl. 37, 458 F.2d 49 (1972) Problem 1 Distributed |
February 22 (Lees) |
Chapter 8 - Pricing
of Adjustments Text: Pages 669-716 Bruce Construction Corp. v. U.S., 163 Ct. Cl. 97, 324 F.2d 516 (1963) |
| February 24 (Yukins) |
Chapter 8 - Pricing
of Adjustments (Continued) |
March 1 (Yukins) |
Chapter 9 - Inspection,
Acceptance and Warranties |
March 3 (Yukins) |
Chapter 9 Inspection, Acceptance and Warranties (Continued) Text: Pages 852-900 Problem Number 1 Due (tentative) |
| March 8 | Spring Break |
| March 10 |
Spring Break |
March 15 (Yukins) |
Chapter 10 - Default
Termination Text/Clauses: Pages 901-953,1330-1331; 1351-1352 Radiation Technology, Inc. v. United States, 177 Ct. Cl. 227, 366 F.2d 1003 (1966) RFI Shield-Rooms, 77-1 BCA ¶ 12,237; 77-2 BCA ¶ 12,714 Fairfield Scientific Corp., 222 Ct. Cl. 167, 611 F.2d 854 (1979) |
March 17 (Yukins) |
Chapter 10 -
Default Termination (Continued) |
March 22 (Lees) |
Chapter 10 - Default
Termination (Continued) Text: Pages 998-1035; 1048-1066 Environmental Tectonics Corp., ASBCA No. 21204, 78-1 BCA ¶ 12,986 Southwest Engineering Co. v. United States, 341 F.2d 998 (8th Cir.) cert. denied, 382 U.S. 819 (1965). |
March 24 (Lees) |
Chapter 11 - Termination
for Convenience |
March 29 (Schooner) |
Chapter 12 - Payment and Discharge
Text/Clauses: Pages 1135-1181; 1319, 1332-1335, 1353-1359 Project Map, Inc. v. United States, 203 Ct. Cl. 52, 486 F.2d 1375 (1973) FAR 32.10, Performance Based Payments |
March 31 (Lees) |
Third Party Liability
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April 5 (Schooner) |
Chapter 12 - Payment
and Discharge (Continued) Text: 1181-1238 Federal Procurement Law II: Pages 1941-46, 1981-84 Problem 2 Distributed |
April 7 (Schooner) |
Chapter 13 - Disputes
(Part 1) Text/Clauses: Pages 1239-1257, 1359-1361 Federal Procurement Law II: Pages 2242- 2247 Coastal Corp. v. U.S., 713 F.2d 728 (Fed. Cir. 1983) |
| April 12 | Mandatory attendance at (or participation in) the Final Round of the Government Contracts Moot Court Competition. Review (in advance) the competition problem. Attendance at the post-competition reception is encouraged -- please RSVP for the post-competition reception (at McKenna's 1900 K Street, NW offices) to efertig@mckennalong.com or (202) 496-7345. |
April 14 (Lees) |
Chapter 13 - Disputes
(Part 2)(Continued) Alternate Dispute Resolution Text: Pages 1304-1316 BCA Rules of Procedures Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 |
April 19 (Schooner/ |
Review Session Questions submitted or issues identified in advance receive first priority. Problem 2 due |
| Wednesday, |
Final Examination:
6:30 pm (until 8:30/9:30 pm) Exam is CLOSED BOOK |