| name | cda-certified-claim |
| title | CDA Certified Claim |
| description | Drafts U.S. Contract Disputes Act (CDA) certified claims for federal government contracts, covering FAR Part 33 compliance, entitlement/quantum sections, certification language, and final-decision demand. Use when preparing a CDA claim, certified claim, or submission to a contracting officer under the Contract Disputes Act. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/cda-certified-claim |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | government-contracts |
| language | en |
CDA Certified Claim
Produces a CDA-compliant claim package that preserves appeal rights and supports entitlement and quantum under 41 U.S.C. §§ 7101–7109.
Prerequisites
Gather before drafting:
- Executed contract and all modifications (including disputes/changes clauses)
- Contracting officer name, title, office address, submission method
- Chronology of events with source documents
- Damages data with source records (cost reports, invoices, payroll, schedules)
- Authorized company official for certification (if claim > $100,000)
Quick Start
Structure the claim package using the sections below in order. Replace all bracketed fields with case-specific facts.
Claim Structure
1. Header
- Claimant: full legal name and address (as in contract)
- Contracting Officer: name, title, agency, office address
- Contract Number (including mods), Award Date, Submission Date
- Subject: "Certified Claim under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA)"
2. Executive Summary (5–10 lines)
- Contract purpose, type, period of performance
- Claim type: change / differing site conditions / delay / breach
- Relief requested: definite sum and/or time extension
- Request for final decision
3. Contract Background
| Field | Detail |
|---|
| Contract type | [FFP / CPFF / T&M] |
| Scope | [brief scope] |
| POP | [start–end] |
| Value | [base + options] |
| Key clauses | [clause numbers/titles] |
4. Statement of Claim (Definite Relief)
- Monetary:
$[exact amount] — no ranges or estimates
- Time extension:
[exact days] calendar/work days (if applicable)
- Identify claim theory and triggering government act/omission
5. Factual Narrative
Chronological table with exhibit cites:
| Date | Event | Personnel | Exhibit |
|---|
| [YYYY-MM-DD] | [event] | [names/titles] | [Ex. #] |
6. Entitlement
Map claim theory elements to facts and authority:
