58006

CAE USA, Inc.

January 27, 2014Judge Clarke
Denied / Government PrevailedSuperior KnowledgeAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverDCAA Involved

CAE USA, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the adequacy of information provided by the contracting officer under the Service Contract Act. The Board denied the appeal, finding that CAE had sufficient knowledge of the information gaps and failed to inquire further.

Material Facts

  • The government posted Solicitation No. FA8223-10-R-50094 for KC-135 Aircrew Training System services on 6 November 2009.
  • The contract was awarded to CAE on 31 August 2010.
  • The contracting officer provided a CBA that did not include details of the predecessor contractor's fringe benefits.
  • CAE was aware that the CBA did not contain complete information and based its bid on its own assumptions.
  • CAE submitted a REA for $668,094 for additional benefits after discovering the missing information.

Parties

Appellant
CAE USA, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Air Force
Contract Number
FA8223-10-C-0013
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