61503

Alutiiq Commercial Enterprises, LLC

January 9, 2020Judge Cates-Harman
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedQuantum / Damages

Alutiiq Commercial Enterprises, LLC appealed a denial of its claim for increased costs due to a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement, resulting in a ruling in favor of the appellant.

Material Facts

  • The Air Force awarded Contract No. FA8101-16-C-0006 to ACE on May 31, 2016.
  • The contract contained a two-month transition period and five one-year option periods.
  • ACE's REA requested that the government incorporate into the Contract the $1,744,330.37 in increased health and welfare benefits for the seven months of Option Year I.
  • The government denied ACE's REA request, stating that the CBA was not considered timely.
  • ACE submitted a certified claim to the CO seeking $1,744,330.37 and requesting a final decision.

Parties

Appellant
Alutiiq Commercial Enterprises, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contracting Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contract Number
FA8101-16-C-0006
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