57581

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.

September 18, 2013Judge Clarke
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. appealed a decision regarding its responsibility for repair costs of a generator damaged by fire under Contract No. FA2517-09-C-8000. The Board sustained the appeal, determining that BAE was entitled to reimbursement for the repair costs under a cost reimbursement line item.

Material Facts

  • BAE claimed $61,335.95 for costs incurred for contracted out labor required to repair a generator damaged during a fire.
  • The Air Force contended that BAE was responsible for all labor, whether contracted out or organic to BAE, required to complete the repairs.
  • The contract included a firm fixed-price line item for operations, maintenance, and support services.
  • The contract also included a cost reimbursement line item for services not specifically identified in the Performance Work Statement.
  • A fire on 25 January 2010 damaged the emergency generators.
  • The CO directed BAE to perform the repair work, which BAE agreed to do under dispute.
  • BAE submitted a request for equitable adjustment claiming reimbursement for subcontracted labor needed to complete the repair.

Parties

Appellant
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.
Respondent Agency
Air Force
Contract Number
FA2517-09-C-8000
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