“Sum certain” is a legal term that refers to a fixed or specific amount of money, without any room for ambiguity. In the context of a claim against the Government, the claim must contain facts sufficient to permit the Government to understand the basis upon which liability is claimed. The claim shall also contain a specific amount for which the claim can be settled (i.e. sum certain) and the facts supporting the amount.
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’