The Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C.601-613) (the Act), establishes procedures and requirements for asserting and resolving claims subject to the Act. In addition, the Act provides for:
(a) The payment of interest on contractor claims;
(b) Certification of contractor claims; and
(c) A civil penalty for contractor claims that are fraudulent or based on a misrepresentation of fact.
