60412

Science and Management Resources, Inc.

January 8, 2019Judge D'Alessandris
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Changes / Constructive Changes

Science and Management Resources, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its contract for Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory services, claiming the government imposed additional staffing requirements through a Corrective Action Plan. The Board denied the appeal, finding no evidence of government-imposed changes.

Material Facts

  • SMR was awarded a contract for PMEL services at Tinker AFB.
  • In January 2012, SMR failed an AFMETCAL assessment and was required to prepare a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
  • SMR claimed the government changed contract requirements through the CAP by requiring additional staff.
  • The government presented evidence that SMR inserted the language regarding additional staff into the CAP.
  • The contract required SMR to provide all necessary personnel to perform PMEL services.

Parties

Appellant
Science and Management Resources, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contract Number
FA8101-08-D-0008
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