56829

HMR Tech2, LLC

March 12, 2010Judge Scott
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract InterpretationSmall Business

HMR Tech2, LLC appealed a deemed denial of its claim under an IDIQ contract with the Air Force, alleging improper exclusion from task order solicitations. The Board sustained the appeal, finding the Air Force's interpretation of the contract clause was erroneous.

Material Facts

  • HMR Tech2, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that graduated from the SBA’s 8(a) program on 9 April 2007.
  • The Air Force awarded the CAPS contract to HMR Tech2, LLC on 20 April 2006.
  • The CAPS contract included a clause requiring updates to the SBA/DoD approved mentor-protégé agreement.
  • The Air Force excluded HMR Tech2, LLC from task order solicitations after its graduation from the 8(a) program.
  • The SBA had re-approved the mentor-protégé agreement after HMR Tech2, LLC graduated from the 8(a) program.

Parties

Appellant
HMR Tech2, LLC
Respondent Agency
United States Air Force
Contract Number
FA8622-06-D-8502
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