61049

Hallmark-Phoenix 3, LLC

June 23, 2017Judge Page
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract Interpretation

Hallmark-Phoenix 3, LLC appealed to the ASBCA seeking recovery of increased wage costs due to a change in wage determinations during a contract extension. The Board sustained the appeal, awarding the claimed amount.

Material Facts

  • The contract was a firm-fixed-price contract for logistics services awarded on 29 September 2008.
  • The applicable wage determination at the time of contract award was WD 2005-2049, Revision 8.
  • The government unilaterally extended the contract and incorporated a new wage determination, Rev. 16, but did not adjust the contract price accordingly.
  • The contractor submitted a claim for increased costs due to the wage determination changes, which was denied by the government based on a prior settlement agreement.

Parties

Appellant
Hallmark-Phoenix 3, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Agency
Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Contract Number
W9124J-08-C-0026
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