M.L. Energia, Inc.
M.L. Energia, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the equitable reduction of a firm-fixed-price contract awarded by NASA for remediation work. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's entitlement to a price reduction due to nonconforming work.
Material Facts
- NASA awarded a Small Business Innovation Research contract to Energia for remediation of hazardous solvents.
- The contract was for a firm-fixed-price of $597,960, with an estimated total project cost of around $697,960.
- The contract was not fully completed, leading to the government's entitlement to an equitable reduction in contract price.
- The contractor failed to adhere to the timeline, resulting in the unavailability of test sites.
- The Board found that the contractor did not provide credible evidence for the equitable price reduction it claimed.
Parties
- Appellant
- M.L. Energia, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- NASA
- Contract Number
- NAS 10-98025
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