D. J. Miller & Associates, Inc.
D.J. Miller & Associates, Inc. appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying part of its claim for damages due to alleged wrongful diversion of contract work. The Board denied the appeal, finding no evidence of bad faith by the government.
Material Facts
- D.J. Miller & Associates, Inc. entered into a requirements contract with the CDC under the SBA's § 8(a) program.
- The contract specified work in five contract line items (CLINs) for call management services.
- The contractor claimed damages due to the government's alleged diversion of contract work to other contractors and employees.
- The contracting officer's final decision found that the contractor was entitled to an equitable adjustment of $237,851.95 for underpayment but denied the remainder of the claim.
- The Board found no evidence that the government acted in bad faith or improperly diverted work.
Parties
- Appellant
- D.J. Miller & Associates, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Contracting Agency
- CDC
- Contract Number
- 200-96-0016
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