A two part question concerning contractors who don't submit invoices on FFP awards, and don't return phone calls or emails (incommunicado).
Does anyone know of any REDBOOK, case law, or other authority that addresses:
1. The contractor's duty to submit invoices (timely?), or
2. The extent of the Government's duty to pursue invoices?
I was able to get our local counsel to approve a termniation for convenience on one that had a large ULO (but no evidence of receipts) dating back to FY11 but even some of my own people are shaking, twitching and acting like someone put a curse on them. Finance is especially troublesome and is refusing to record the de-obligation modificaiton.
I know this tends to go against the grain but something needed to be done. Less than desirable ratings on CPARS/PPIRS won't do any good since we deal with a limited number of vendors.
Thanks in advance for any helpful information.