United Launch Services, LLC
United Launch Services, LLC appealed the denial of claims for increased costs associated with satellite launch services under Contract No. F04701-98-D-0002. The Board sustained the appeal regarding equitable adjustments due to increased payload weight.
Material Facts
- The Air Force issued RFP No. F04701-97-R-0008 for Development and Initial Launch Services under the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program.
- The contract was awarded to Boeing on 16 October 1998, incorporating prices for launch services.
- The GPS payload weight increased from the original requirement, necessitating a change in the launch vehicle.
- Modification No. P00057 included a release of claims, but the Board found it did not apply to the claims arising from the GPS IIF missions.
Parties
- Appellant
- United Launch Services, LLC
- Respondent Agency
- United States Air Force
- Contract Number
- F04701-98-D-0002
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