58975

M.L. Energia, Inc.

April 4, 2019Judge Shackleford
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesSmall Business

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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