[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I remember attending a meeting where a Government contractor with muddy boots and a hard hat showed up to discuss a $2,000 claim with the contracting officer, a Lieutenant Colonel, on a small construction contract. Before the meeting started, 15 Government employees showed up, including 3 lawyers wearing suits. I whispered to the contracting officer that he needed to tell everyone to leave so we could resolve the claim. He did.

Good for you