Family Entertainment Services, Inc.
Family Entertainment Services, Inc. appealed a decision regarding deductions made by the Army on a grounds maintenance contract, claiming improper measurement of performance days and incorrect deductions. The Board denied the appeal.
Material Facts
- The contract was awarded to Family Entertainment Services, Inc. on 26 May 2015.
- The contract was a firm-fixed price contract for grounds maintenance services at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
- The Army deducted $81,692.34 from payments to FES based on performance deficiencies.
- FES claimed that the performance period should have been measured in work days instead of calendar days.
- The contract incorporated FAR 52.212-4, which defines 'day' as a calendar day unless otherwise specified.
Parties
- Appellant
- Family Entertainment Services, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W91248-15-D-0008
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