M.L. Energia, Inc.
M.L. Energia, Inc. appealed a final decision denying a certified claim for $153,615 under a NASA-issued SBIR contract for photo-chemical remediation. The Board found that the government was entitled to an equitable price reduction due to deficiencies in performance.
Material Facts
- M.L. Energia, Inc. entered into a contract with NASA to perform Phase II of an SBIR contract for photo-chemical remediation.
- The contract was awarded on 18 March 1998 and had a total firm fixed price of $597,960.
- Energia was required to conduct a field demonstration as part of the contract.
- The contracting officer determined that Energia failed to perform several required tasks, leading to a price reduction.
- The final report submitted by Energia was deemed deficient and did not meet contract requirements.
Parties
- Appellant
- M.L. Energia, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- NASA
- Contracting Agency
- NASA
- Contract Number
- NAS10-98025
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