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The Strategic Importance of Pursuing Change Orders in Government Contracts
Pannier Law – In government contracting, change orders represent essential mechanisms for ensuring fair compensation and project success. A contractor’s right to recover increased costs stemming from valid changes is established in contract terms, particularly under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Yet some contractors hesitate to assert these rights, hoping to foster goodwill with government agencies by minimizing issues or absorbing costs. This approach, while well-intentioned, frequently leads to financial losses and can ultimately damage the very relationships it seeks to preserve.