After reading the assigned chapter(s) and reviewing any provided supplemental material, answer the following questions:

1.    What kind of claims can the contractor bring against the government?
2.    What kind of claims can the government bring against the contractor?
3.    Why is the accrual of a claim important?
4.    What is a Contracting Officer Decision?
5.    What are the COs responsibilities or duties when making a CO Decision?
6.    Do you think that the COs unilateral decision process is fair to the contractor?  Explain your opinion.