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Understanding Government Contract Law, 2nd Edition by Terrence M. O'Connor

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Chapter 8

Contract Administration Quirks

The Government Intentionally and Unilaterally Changes the Contract by Using the Changes Clause

Within the Scope of the Contract

Indicators of Beyond-Scope Work

The Government Inadvertently Changes the Deal: Constructive Changes

Types of Constructive Changes

A Constructive Change by Other Government Employees

Contractor Bound by Apparent Authority

Deadlines That Are Not Really Deadlines, Just Suggestions: Notice Requirements

Notice under the Changes Clause

No Prejudice

Making Deadlines Firm

Clauses Left Out That Are in a Government Contract Anyway: The Christian Doctrine

The Government Prematurely Ends the Agreement: Terminations for Convenience

Bad Faith

Abuse of Discretion

A Cardinal Change

Furthering ...

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