59843

Air Services, Inc.

October 22, 2015Judge Melnick
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverCDA JurisdictionSmall Business

Air Services, Inc. appealed the contracting officer's decision denying its revised Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for extended general conditions costs. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Air Services, Inc. for the renovation of Building 324 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  • The appellant submitted a change order proposal seeking a time extension and an equitable adjustment for extended general conditions costs.
  • The contracting officer instructed the appellant on how to properly submit a claim or REA.
  • The appellant submitted a revised REA seeking $105,888, which was certified in accordance with DFARS 252.243-7002.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision denying the REA without prejudice to the contractor.

Parties

Appellant
Air Services, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91QV1-12-C-0059
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