59314

Job Options, Inc.

November 5, 2014Judge Thrasher
Partially SustainedQuantum / Damages

Job Options, Inc. appealed for an equitable adjustment regarding increased labor costs under a firm-fixed-price contract with the Defense Commissary Agency. The Board sustained the appeal in part, awarding additional costs based on the government's calculations.

Material Facts

  • JOI was awarded Contract No. HDEC08-13-C-0003 on 30 October 2012 to provide shelf stocking, receiving/storage/holding area operations, and custodial tasks for the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Commissary.
  • The contract was awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years.
  • The appeal relates to the base year from 1 November 2012 through 31 October 2013.
  • JOI submitted a request for equitable adjustment to the contracting officer requesting a contract adjustment of $48,006.42 for additional labor incurred.
  • The contracting officer granted JOI $40,524.95 of the claimed amount, leading to the appeal.

Parties

Appellant
Job Options, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Commissary Agency
Contract Number
HDEC08-13-C-0003
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