58220

Optex Systems, Inc.

November 6, 2014Judge O'Sullivan
Denied / Government PrevailedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Optex Systems, Inc. appealed a Contracting Officer's final decision denying its claim for increased costs related to the production of M2A2 Aiming Circles. The Board found that the claim was not barred by release or accord and satisfaction.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W52H09-06-D-0229 to Optex for the production of Aiming Circles.
  • Optex incurred costs related to changes in the Technical Data Package (TDP) during production.
  • The government executed Modification No. P00002 to the contract, which included waiver language.
  • Optex submitted a request for equitable adjustment citing increased costs due to changes in the TDP.
  • The Contracting Officer denied Optex's claim, stating that Optex should have anticipated the costs.

Parties

Appellant
Optex Systems, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W52H09-06-D-0229
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