FAR Part 33

Requests for Equitable Adjustment: The Federal Contract Mechanism That Recovers Cost of Government-Caused Changes

Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) are the primary federal contracting tool for recovering cost of government-caused changes, delays, and disruption. REAs differ from formal claims in important ways — lower proof burden, interest treatment, certification requirements. Understanding REA process and strategy is essential for contractors pursuing federal work.