CAE USA, Inc.

Material Facts

• The government posted Solicitation No. FA8223-10-R-50094 for services in support of the KC-135 ATS.
• The RFP contemplated the award of a firm fixed-price contract with a total of ten years.
• The government issued RFP Amendment No. 0006 to incorporate two Collective Bargaining Agreements effective on 1 October 2010.
• CAE requested and received copies of the CBAs from the government.
• The CBAs included provisions for group benefits and paid time off.
• The contracting officer did not provide all attachments related to the CBAs.
• CAE's proposal included various labor fringe benefits.
• The contract was awarded to CAE on 31 August 2010.
• CAE discovered additional fringe benefits after negotiating with the labor union.
• CAE submitted a Request for Equitable Adjustment for additional benefits amounting to $668,094, which was denied by the government.

Parties

Appellant

CAE USA, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Air Force

Contract Number

FA8223-10-C-0013