Criminal law, as distinguished from civil law, is a system of laws concerned with crimes and the punishment of individuals who commit crimes. Thus, where in a civil case two parties dispute their rights, a criminal prosecution involves the government deciding whether to punish an individual for either an act or an omission. A “crime” is any act or omission in violation of a law prohibiting said action or omission.

Criminal Law

Criminal Codes:
Each state decides what conduct to designate a crime. As such, each state has its own criminal code. Congress has also chosen to punish certain conduct, codifying federal criminal law in Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Criminal laws vary significantly among the states and the federal government.

The CDA sets forth a comprehensive system for resolving disputes between a contractor and a procuring agency relating to the performance of most procurement contracts. The starting point for resolving disputes under this system is the submission of a formal claim seeking a contracting officer's final decision.

Project Challenges

• Lack of Clarity in Objectives and Scope
• Resistance to Change
• Resource Constraints

The claims of both the contractor and the agency must be the subject of a contracting officer's final decision. A contractor dissatisfied with a contracting officer's final decision may appeal the decision.