7 Steps Government Contractors Must Take After the Government Shutdown Ends
Bradley recently published articles discussing how government contractors should prepare for and deal with a shutdown and how contractors can recover costs and seek time extensions as a result of a shutdown . Below are key actions government contractors should consider once the government eventually reopens. 1. Confirm Contract Status and Performance Schedules Contact the contracting officer (CO) to confirm whether performance has resumed and whether there are any revised timelines or priorities. Request written confirmation of any new deadlines, modified delivery schedules, or changed milestones. If a stop-work order was issued, ensure you receive a written notice to proceed before restarting work. 2. Document Costs and Delays Maintain detailed records of costs incurred during the shutdown, including idle labor, demobilization/remobilization, and overhead. Document lost productivity and schedule disruptions. These records may support requests for equitable adjustments...