The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) awards attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses to eligible individuals (and contractors) who are parties to litigation against the Government. There are several qualifications a party must meet to be termed “eligible”. They must have a net worth of less than $2 million (or less than $7 million and less than 500 employees). They must be the prevailing party in the litigation. And, the Government’s position was not substantially justified (see The Equal Access to Justice Act – Briefly for more details). The EAJA is a significant benefit to Government contractors who, for lack of resources, might not be able to pursue valid and legitimate claims against the Government.
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’