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Versar, Inc.

August 14, 2012Judge Scott
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverDCAA Involved

Versar, Inc. appealed the contracting officer's denial of its claim under a task order for HVAC work, and the Board addressed the government's motion for reconsideration and Versar's motion for entry of judgment.

Material Facts

  • The government issued a defective specification for HVAC controls at a project site.
  • Versar, Inc. submitted a request for equitable adjustment (REA) due to the defective specification.
  • The Board found that the government is responsible for its design specification and that it is not reasonable to impose a duty of pre-proposal inquiry upon Versar.
  • The Board awarded Versar $740,646.19, plus CDA interest from 3 November 2008 until paid.

Parties

Appellant
Versar, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contract Number
FA8903-04-D-8692
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