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Why File: A Request For Equitable Adjustment

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Requests for equitable adjustment are considered negotiations rather than litigation, and under FAR 31.205-33 , contract administration costs are allowable costs. Generally, costs in preparing requests for equitable adjustment are considered part of the negotiation process, and so are considered contract administration costs.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

According to Deltek’s 2022 Government Contracting Industry Study , in 2021, “[m]edian profit margin was higher (15%) compared with what has been observed since 2012 (6-10%).” [10] Which is not what the parties want to do for a fixed-price contract. and extending the delivery schedule was a major change to the contract.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

It is the difference between that which a facility could achieve under 100 percent operating time on a one-shift basis, less operating interruptions resulting from time lost for repairs, setups, unsatisfactory materials, and other normal delays, and the extent to which the facility was actually used to meet demands during the accounting period.” [134]