62285

Wright Brothers, the Building Company, Eagle LLC

October 8, 2020Judge Stinson
Denied / Government PrevailedEquitable Adjustment (REA)CDA Jurisdiction

Wright Brothers, the Building Company, Eagle LLC appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying part of their claim for equitable adjustment due to alleged government delays. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Wright Brothers Contract No. FA4528-14-C-3001 for the repair and renovation of Building 1113WSA at Minot Air Force Base.
  • Wright Brothers submitted a claim for equitable adjustment for alleged government-caused delays in the amount of $753,816.77.
  • The contracting officer questioned the certification of the claim, noting it was not signed.
  • Wright Brothers provided a signed certification with a follow-up letter confirming the claim was certified.
  • The contracting officer acknowledged that the claim was cured by the signed certification provided on July 12, 2019.
  • A final decision was issued on September 27, 2019, confirming the claim amount after modification was $455,693.14.

Parties

Appellant
Wright Brothers, the Building Company, Eagle LLC
Respondent Agency
Air Force
Contract Number
FA4528-14-C-3001
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