5709557166

Safety Training Systems, Inc.

January 23, 2014Judge Shackleford
Partially SustainedOtherCommercial Item

Safety Training Systems, Inc. appealed the deemed denial of its claim for an equitable adjustment of $1,550,603.87 due to increased costs under a contract to supply an aircraft trainer. The Board found that while STS was entitled to some compensation, the majority of the claim was denied.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to STS for the delivery and installation of an aircraft training platform in Yajooz, Jordan.
  • The contract was a firm fixed-price contract with a total price of $2,274,889.57 after modifications.
  • STS incurred unforeseen shipping costs that exceeded its original bid of $313,774.
  • The shipping delays resulted in a total of 72 days of excusable delay under the contract.
  • The government provided laborers who were unskilled and equipment that was often faulty.

Parties

Appellant
Safety Training Systems, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Middle East
Contract Number
W912ER-06-C-0018
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