United Healthcare Partners, Inc.

Material Facts

• The government issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. FA4608-07-Q-S150 for a firm, fixed-price commercial items contract for telephonic nurse triage services.
• The RFQ stated that quotes should be submitted by dollar amount per call, not to exceed 5,400 calls per year.
• UHP submitted an offer of $14.18 per call, which was accepted by the government with a revised payment schedule providing for fixed payments of $6,381.00 per month.
• UHP invoiced and was paid $6,381.00 per month during the base year and the first option year.
• UHP requested additional compensation for exceeding the estimated call volume and converted its request into a Contract Disputes Act claim.
• The contracting officer terminated the contract for convenience and issued a final decision denying UHP's claim.

Parties

Appellant

United Healthcare Partners, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Air Force

Contract Number

FA4608-07-M-S060