Optimization Consulting, Inc.
Optimization Consulting, Inc. appealed the denial of its claim for reimbursement of increased costs due to the government's failure to provide a Management Information System (MIS) as required under its contract. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that the government was not obligated to provide an MIS.
Material Facts
- The contract was for psychological healthcare and related data management services issued by the National Guard Bureau.
- OCI sought reimbursement for increased costs due to the government's failure to accept its proposed MIS.
- The solicitation did not specifically define 'MIS' but referred to it as a data collection mechanism.
- The contract included provisions that changes could only be made by written agreement of the parties.
- The government did not accept OCI's proposed MIS and instead provided an ad hoc system using Excel spreadsheets.
Parties
- Appellant
- Optimization Consulting, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- National Guard Bureau
- Contract Number
- W9I33L-10-D-0002
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